James "Jimmy" David Pannell, 65, died September 24, 2013.
A lifelong resident of Walton County, he was born on July 11, 1948 to Willie Guy and Edith Elder Pannell. He was employed with the United States Postal Service for eighteen years and later worked for Jennings Mill and Cedar Lakes Golf Courses. Affectionately known by this family as "Pa", Mr. Pannell especially enjoyed gardening and teaching his grandchildren and great grandchildren a love for tilling the land.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM at High Shoals Christian Church with Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating. Interment will be at Thomas Family Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Robin Pannell; sons, Brad Pannell, Jamie (Stephanie) Pannell, Jeremy (Crystal) Pannell, Justin Pannell and Jason Pannell; daughters, Melanie (Mitch) Bradberry, Nedda (Jeremy) Vogel, Karrie (Monrikta) Atkinson, Mary Ryann (BJ) Ivie; sisters, Lunell (Everett-deceased) Jones, Catherine (Bob) Queen, Dean (Edward-deceased) Farmer, Linda (Ben) Davis, Sherry (Horace) Malcom, Teresa (Billy) Patterson, Jane (Keith) Quick; brothers, Nathan (Pat) Pannell, Sam (Elaine) Pannell, Guy Pannell-deceased; sixteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation Details
Friday, September 27th, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Lord and Stephens, WEST
Service Details
Saturday, September 28th, 2013 11:00am, High Shoals Christian Church
Interment Details
Thomas Family Cemetery