December 3, 1935 – December 25, 2023
After a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, Donald Hugh Orrell of Alvin, Texas passed away on December 25, 2023. He was born December 3, 1935. His parents, John and Lillie Orrell, raised Don in El Dorado, Arkansas.
After graduating from El Dorado High School, Don attended the University of Southern Mississippi and then joined the Army National Guard.
On June 6, 1959, Don married Coral Ann McIntyre from El Dorado, Arkansas. In 1963, Don and Coral Ann moved to Alvin. Don was employed by Monsanto at Chocolate Bayou.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Coral Ann Orrell; parents, John and Lillie Orrell; his sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Jackie Vasquez; and his in-laws, Jesse and Ruth McIntyre.
Surviving are his daughters, Tammi Lansford and husband Mike of Alvin; Kelli Huggins of Manvel; his three grandchildren, Kristen Gary and husband Austin, Jim Lansford and wife Katherine, and Lauren Lansford; and three great grandchildren, Parker Gary, Madeline Lansford and Andrew Lansford.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29, 2023, with services following at 11:00 a.m. at Jeter Funeral Home in Friendswood with Skip Youngcourt officiating. Interment will follow at Confederate Cemetery in Alvin.
Pallbearers will include Austin Gary, Kristen Gary, James Holt, Kelli Huggins, Jim Lansford, Lauren Lansford, Mike Lansford, and Tammi Lansford.
The family would like to give special thanks to the outstanding care given by Evening Star Assisted Living and Choice Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the Orrell family in care of Jeter Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
20 thoughts on “Donald Hugh Orrell”
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I pray for comfort and blessings for your family.
Sorry to hear about Don. He was a sweet and caring person. Coral Ann was too. Don and Coral Ann will always be forever in every one’s hearts. Prayers for the family and friends.
Tammi, Kellie and family, I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you all . I pray for peace and comfort..
Love yall
Lisa Mayer
I’m going to miss him terribly and offer my heartfelt condolences, but thank God he’s now back with Coral Ann. I feel as though I’ve lost my older brother
Tammi and Kelli,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Don! He will be missed You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending love and hugs,
Eric and Angie Reinagel
Tammi and Kelli,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Don! He will be missed You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending love and hugs,
Eric and Angie Reinagel
So sorry for your loss, Tammi and Kelli. Praying for you both and your families, may you find strength and comfort in the days ahead🙏
Sending you all my love Kelli and family. I know and saw for many years how much you deeply love your dad. So sorry for your loss.
Tammi and Kelli, so sorry to hear. Prayers of comfort for you both. So many wonderful memories of great times with Coral Ann and Don.
Tammi and Kelli, our hearts and prayers are with you both at this time.
What a wonderful Christmas present for him! No longer suffering & being with your mom again! Y’all are in my thoughts & prayers, but truly a Christmas miracle for him! 💕
What a wonderful Christmas present for him! No longer suffering & being with your mom again! Y’all are in our thoughts & prayers, but truly a Christmas miracle for him! 💕
My condolences to you and your family. May you find peace in the wonderful memories. Big hugs.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with him at the plant and he was a nice friend. God bless him.
Kelli & Tammi,
My thoughts & prayers are with each of you and your families. I know how special you each were to your Dad. I pray for a little peace & comfort for each of you this week. May your Dad rest in peace ……I love y'all & sending prayers your way!
Prayers for Strength and comfort. For your family during this time.Mr.Orrell was one of the sweetest most caring person that you would ever have the honor to meet and a legend you will never forget .Fly high sweet angel.you will be greatly missed.😪
Tammi this has been a long road we have walked together with our dads and I pray you and your family will find the comfort that our family has found. Your Dad has a wonderful new body now and is with your mom watching over his family in just the way he would want to be. I pray for you and your family to find peace and comfort in that thought and your memories of him during this time of grief. You are all in my prayers.
We are praying for you all today and for the days ahead. Uncle Don was the sweetest man! He loved you all so very much and it was prevalent in all of his stories. Sending our love and hugs.
Rest in peace uncle Don. You had heart. The family loved you
With love
Ashley Orrell
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.