Donald James "Donnie" Lyell Obituary
Donald James “Donnie” Lyell, 61, of Marion passed away 1:05 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, at Herrin Hospital.
Donald was born May 5, 1963, in Marion to Norman Albert Lyell and Alma Cochrane. He was married to Jacqueline LaRue on October 18, 1991, in Paducah, Kentucky.
He was employed by Crownline Boat Factory in West Frankfort where he worked in the Proto Department for over 23 years. He was of the Christian Faith. He loved to work on his 57 Chevy and was an avid Beatles fan.
Donald is survived by his wife, Jackie Lyell of Marion; beloved mother, Alma Clark of Ferges; two brothers, Dale Lyell of Herrin, Jeffrey Lyell of Herrin; sister-aunt, Debbie Watson of Ferges, four stepsisters, Donna Kay Wilbur, Connie Sweat, Karen Lyon and Lisa Lopez all of Florida, sister and brothers-in-law, Barbara (Gary) Uteg, Jack La Rue Jr. and John Schmidt; nieces and nephews, Dustin (Ashley) Watson, Gary Uteg, Karol Uteg, Trista (Kyle) Law, Katie Green and Jack (Madison) LaRue; several great nieces and nephews, he loved and cherished his work family, Scott, Rick, Joey, Paul, Greg, and Shorty. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father; mother-in-law, Anne Marie (Schmidt) Vires; father-in-law, Jackie (Jack) LaRue, paternal grandparents, James and Ellen (Davis) Lyell; maternal grandparents, Harvey and Jenna Lee (Bain) Cochrane, stepdad, Robert “Don” Clark; nephew, Adam Watson.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City. Interment will follow in Herrin City Cemetery.
Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the funeral home.
Pyle Funeral Home in Johnston City is entrusted with the arrangements.