Birth date: Jun 26, 1985 Death date: Jan 9, 2007
William (Billy) Vernon McDonnel, Jr. was born in Metairie, LA on June 26, 1985 and suddenly taken away from his loved ones on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 in a skiing accident. He is deeply loved and will always be sadly missed by hi Read Obituary
Words cannot heal the pain of loosing your son. I am sorry for your loss. May God give you strength to overcome the pain. I did not know young Billy, but I did go to school with his father. First Assembly 1979 to 1981. I saw the 12:00 news and I couldn't believe it. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
I am a cousin of Kim MdDonnel and wanted to post to the families that I have you in my prayers during this painful time in your life. I pray that God will show you through the love and comfort of others that he will never leave or forsake you.
Although we did not know Billy personally, we could feel the love coming from his family and friends. His spirit will forever be in their hearts.
In loving memory, Ernest & Corinne Carriere (friends of Allan & Patsy)
Melinda, Bill and Kristin, Aunt Peggy and Uncle Lester, Melanie and Hector, Lauren and all of the McDonnel family: There will never be words to comfort the pain of this tragedy, other than it was God's will. Melinda, you and Melanie, Aunt Peggy and Uncle Lester have always been so close to my heart. I love you all so much and pray you can find peace that passes all understanding. This tragedy has made me appreciate my three sweet angels and I have vowed to tell them how much I love them every day of their lives. I can not begin to imagine what you are going through, but just know you all are on my mind constantly and God chose a beautiful angel when he chose Lil Bill to live in heaven with him. We WILL see him again one day and what a glorious day that will be. I love you all so much!! Gwen
We are neighbors and would like to let you know we are praying for your family. We are sincerely sorry for the loss of your precious son. We will continue to pray that God gives you comfort during this most difficult time. Sincerely in Christ, The Curry Family
Dear Bill and Melinda,
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Our prayer is for God to hold you close and comfort you with His peace. God gave you your own special angel for 22 years. Now he awaits you all in heaven.
Dear Allan, Patsy and Family: My heart goes out to you in the recent loss of your precious grandson, Billy. My thoughts go back to seeing your Bill, Melinda, Billy and Kristen at Bertha's funeral in Vivian back in 2000. What a lovely family!Words of comport are hard to find at a time like this. May your special memories always live in your heart and bring you peace and comfort. Know that I am thinking of you with prayers that God will bless and comfort you in the days to come.Sending my deepest sympathy to Billys' parents and to both of you. I Love You, Aunt Verna
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McDonnel Family at this terrible time in your lives. Hank Duplantier & Tommy Meric
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Lil Bill's death. We have known the McDonnel family for a long time and have always admired how close knit, humorous, and friendly they are. Although we didn't spend very much time getting to know Lil Bill, we always heard such good things about him through his Aunt Kim and Uncle David. It was so obvious they were proud of him. Our hearts are broken over the news of this handsome young man's death and our thoughts and prayers are with his lovely parents and his sister, Kristen.
Dear Bill, Melinda & Kristen, We offer our sincerest condolences for the loss of your beautiful son & brother Little Bill. You are a warm & special family and we keep you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The image of Little Bill as he strolled by my desk with Subway in-hand to eat lunch with his dad is etched in my memory forever. Though he seldom spoke, kept his head sort of down, hair softly in his eyes...he always offered a warm gentle smile. I know he was a very special person, because he has very special parents. May his light shine for you during this darkest hour.
