George A.J. "Andy" DeOrnellas
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TLBAA lifetime member Andy DeOrnellas, 30, of Jacksonville, IL died peacefully, Sunday November 22, 2009,at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
He was born August 14,1979, in Rushville, IL. He was the son of George R. and Barbara ( Allen ) DeOrnellas and they survive in Jacksonville. Andy is also survived by one sister, Kari ( husband Stuart ) Knoth of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his brother and his grandparents.
Andy was a trucker driver for Swift Trucking and raised Longhorn Cattle. His most prized Longhorn was " Puddin's Tobasso," who won fourth in the TLBAA Horn Showcase at one time. Andy also was the owner of DL Rifleman, who won "Total Horn Division" in 2008.
Andy graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1997. He was very active in Future Farmers of America and a lifetime member of Prairie State Longhorn Association. He also held a seat on the board of directors for Prairie State Longhorn Association. He was a member of Northminister Church in Jacksonville, IL
He loved working cattle at shows and sales. He was a lover of animals.
Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. on November 30, 2009 at Jacksonville East Cemetery the family met friends from 1 -2 p.m. Monday at Williamsons Funeral Home.
Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com or at cattleman1997@yahoo.com . Memorials may be made to the DeOrnellas family. The address is Mr. and Mrs. George DeOrnellas, 2015 Poor Farm Rd., Jacksonville, IL. 62650.
Submitted by Kari Knoth.
