WILLISVILLE, Robert L. Donnell, Jr., 61, of Willisville, went to be with Jesus at 1:49 P.M. Monday, January 18, 2010, at his home in Willisville, IL Robert was born January 3, 1949 in Blytheville, Arkansas the son of Robert L. Donnell Sr. and Bessie (Hicks) Donnell. He married Marilyn S. Lipe on December 31, 1992 in Belleville, IL. He served his country in the United States Army from 1971-1974. His main field of work was in maintenance. He worked for A & A Appliance in Washington Park, IL for many years. before that he preached the gospel, worked security and various other jobs. He was also known as "Cowboy" as he used to be a DJ. He loved music very much. He is survived by his wife Marilyn S. Donnell of Willisville; three sons, Robbie Donnell of Arkansas, William Donnell of Collinsville, IL and Jonathan Donnell of Willisville; one step son, Kenneth Graves of Willisville; one step daughter, Melissa Graves of O'Fallon, IL; several grandchildren; his father, Robert L. Donnell, Sr. of Cahokia, IL; two sisters, Becky Temple of Arkansas and Karen and Eugene Qualls of Mississippi; half sister, Mary Jo Mangles of Caseyville, Illinois, and a dear friend, Dee. He was preceded in death by his mother, one brother and his father-in-law. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at Wilson's Funeral Home in Steeleville with Rev. James Clardy officiating. Burial will follow at Cutler Cemetery in Cutler, IL. Visitation will be held at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville on Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm and on Thursday from 7:30 am until the hour of service. Memorials may be made to Family.