John Donnells

May 7, 1925 - September 19, 2014

Mr. John E. Donnells, Jr. “Pops”, 89, of Seymour, passed away September 19, 2014.

John was born May 7, 1925, in Retreat, IN., the son of the late John and Lillie (Hamilton) Donnells.

He served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war he began working as a carpenter and retired from Carpentry. John was a good neighbor, an honest giving person, who loved to see children smile. He would drink coffee at Bevers Drug Store in the mornings and sit at the same table in front of the window, greeting people with a smile.

He is survived by a daughter Linda Donnells and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Leroy Donnells and Raymond Donnells, sisters; Florence Sullivan, Gertrude Walker, Irene Wilson and Marie Britton.

Funeral services will be held at Voss Chapel on Wednesday, September 24th at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jimmy Rodriguez, officiating.

Friends and family may call at Voss Chapel on Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, with full military graveside rites conducted by the VFW Post #1925, American Legion Post# 89, DAV, Korean and Vietnam veterans all of Seymour.

Memorials may be written to Seymour Boys and Girls Club.

Mr. John E. Donnells, Jr. “Pops”, 89, of Seymour, passed away September 19, 2014. John was born May 7, 1925, in Retreat, IN., the son of the late John and Lillie (Hamilton) Donnells. He served in the United States Army during World War II. After the war he began working as a carpenter and retiredContinue Reading

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Thank you for being such a good neighbor to my daughters who lived directly across the street from you. In the winter you would go out there and clean the snow and ice off of their windshields, and cut their grass for them when it was to tall. God bless you Johnny and Rest in Peace. We didn't know you were a WWII Veteran, and thank you for your service to this country. I am preparing a memorial profile page on Togetherweserved.com If anyone knows more details about his service please contact me by email rickw.gladiator@gmail.com and phone 949 689 4755

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