Donnell Herndon, 70, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis with his family beside him.

Donnell was born July 18, 1955, in Mexico, Missouri, the son of Edna Herndon and Richard Herndon.

Donnell attended Mexico (MO) High School. He worked at National Refractories for over 20 plus years until they closed doors. He then went on to work at Walmart until he was diagnosed with kidney disease. He was a man of straight words, very loving and strong willed. He enjoyed his family, DJ brothers, watching everyone enjoy the pool during the summer months, especially for the Fourth of July. He also enjoyed cooking and made one of the best homemade apple pies that all the kids and grands would ask for. He loved his Kansas City Chiefs but his one true passion was being a DJ.

He is survived by his wife, Stormy Herndon of Columbia; eight daughters Shadonica of Columbia, Donnise Troy of Williamstown, New Jersey, Doncheial and Amber, both of Columbia, Laneya Edwards of St. Louis, Sheri, Brittany and Brooke, all of Columbia, MO; brothers, Wayne Herndon and Earvin Herndon; and three sisters, Denise Herndon of Columbia, Janice Herndon of Joliet, Illinois, and Marcella Stallings of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He has many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his only son "his twin" Robert Alferd Eugene Jennings; four brothers, one sister, and two grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, at Second Missionary Baptist Church in Mexico. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of the service at the church.

The Master Groove Celebration of Life will be from 4 p.m.-midnight on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the 4-H Building, 21509 State Rte. D, Mexico MO, 65265. Food will be provided, drinks are BYOB. Now let's send Joe Dogg off in style!