Derek Brent Donnell

A graveside service for Derek Brent Donnell, of Pontiac, Illinois, has been set for 2 p.m. Saturday, January 14, in the City of Levelland Cemetery, under the direction of Krestridge Funeral Home of Levelland.

Derek passed away November 20, 2022, at the age of 56.

He was a graduate of Levelland High School Class of 1984, and attended Texas Tech University.

Derek worked some for the U.K. Television Network and also as an autism caregiver for the Steve Ellis family in Pontiac.

He was preceded in death by his father, Herb Donnell; and a brother, Lesley Donnell.

He is survived by his mother, Wynelle Donnell; brother, Clay Donnell and wife, Mary; sister, Terresa Pace and husband, Ricky, all of Levelland; three nieces; two nephews; two grand-nieces; three grand-nephews; and a host of cousins and extended family.