RV Donnell, born on May 2, 1931 in Karnes County, TX passed away suddenly on January 2, 2019 at the age of 87. Mr. Donnell was a U.S. Army veteran. RV is preceded in death by his wife Frances, 2006 and his son, James, 2013. He is survived by: his daughter, Brenda Kotzur of Kenedy,TX; grandsons, Kelly Kotzur and wife Lindy and Colton Donnell; great grandchildren: Victoria Kotzur and Parker Kotzur; sisters: Ellen (Willie) Audilet of Kenedy,TX, Judy Hedke and Fay Rathmel, both who preceded him also in death. He is also survived by his brothers: Tommy Kenneth (Glenda) Donnell of Port Arthur,TX, Charles (Eunice) Donnell of Karnes City,TX, Gene (Linda) Donnell of Kenedy,TX, and Jay Donnell who preceded him in death. Visitation will be held Saturday, 8:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. with Funeral Services beginning at 2:00p.m. at Eckols Chapel with Randy Witte officiating. Interment to follow in Kenedy Cemetery with U.S. Army Honors and Memorial Detachment. In Lieu of Flowers, the family request the memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate Inc., P.O. Box 15186, Austin, TX 78761-5186.