Donnell was born to Mr.and Mrs. Donald and Carolyn (Bush) Terrell on 11-16-73 At St Marys hospital in Long Beach, California, he was born with his thumb in his mouth and his elbow outstretched.
He attended White Rock elementary in Sacramento, California and Mark Twain elementary in Lakewood, California. He then went to Jefferson Middle school and Poly HS in Long Beach,California.
He finished his traditional education off with a certification from Wild Tech institute in welding and refrigeration.

Donnell became a young father having 4 older children Donniella, Donnell jr., Kierra and Aubriana. He later met and married Marrisan Mitrano, on April 19th. 2017, they had 2 more children Dustin and Malaki.
Donnell worked as a welder, tow truck driver and was a member of the Plumbers Local 78
Donnell enjoyed spending time with his wife and kids and his extended family, fishing, boating, barbecuing, traveling, he loved to cook and was always the life of the party.

Donnell left us far too sudden and far too soon. He leaves to carry on his legacy his wife Marrisana Terrell, his children Dustin, Malakai, Doneilla, Donnell jr. Aubriana and Keira. His mother Ms.Carolyn Terrell (Bush) siblings Donna Terrell, Tammi Terrell, Jamellah Terrell-Irenonse, Melvycia Terrell-Mobley, Jamal Terrell and Treshawn Terrell. Nephews Deon, Kenny and James. Mother-in-law Peggy Mitrano, father-in-law Pastor Stef Mitrano and a host of other family and friends.
His memorial service was held on March the 6th at Calvary Chapel South Bay and was officiated by Pastor Stef Mitrano.