Billy Ray Donnell was born March 15,1966 to Riggen Donnell,Sr. and Fannie Mae Thompson Donnell.

He attended local schools and was a 1985 graduate of John Tyler High School.

After relocating to Dallas, Billy worked as a machine operator for Waste Management Corporation.

Billy loved sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved spending time with family and bar-be-ques.

On March 17, 2017 Billy and Barbara Tichana were united in Holy Matrimony.

He was preceded in death by his father; Riggen Donnell, Sr. and two sisters; Dorothy Jean Donnell and Dorothy Chestnut.

He leaves as survivors: Wife; Barbara Donnell, loving mother; Fannie Mae Donnell, two brothers; Alvo Donnell and Riggen, Jr., three sisters; Barbara Andrews,Della Brown, and Wanda Hill, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.