Willie Hayes Pannell Jr., 71, was called home by his Loving Savior on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was born in Tupelo, MS, on January 14, 1948, the son of the late Willie H. and Emma (nee: Ramsey) Pannell Sr.

Mr. Pannell received Jesus Christ as his Savior under the leadership of his uncle, Apostle George F. Ramsey, at the Shiloh Church of God. He had been employed by GMC and later by the Upjohn Company. Mr. Pannell could fix anything a true "Jack of all trades". He enjoyed working on anything electrical, fixing cars, and fishing. He treasured the time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren telling them his corny stories and jokes.

He leaves those who will cherish his memories, wife, Patricia Ann (nee: Kelly) Pannell; children, Sarah Martin, LaToya Kelley, Corey Fondon, Shamika Kelly (Davon Price), all of Racine, WI. Eric Pannell, of Brooklyn, NY.  Donnell Pannell, Donald Pannell, all of Racine, Andre (Janelle) Pannell, of Battle Creek, MI, Brittany Kelly, Craig (Joanne DuBose) Pannell, Elijah Pannell, and Dana Pannell, all of Racine, and numerous grandchildren including Cerise Boyd, and great grandchildren.

Aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive him including his sisters and brothers Sammy Kelly of Brentwood, CA. Georgia Davis of Chicago, Il. Joe Larry (Linda) Kelly of El Paso, TX.  Dianne Kelly of Racine, WI. Quinton (Latanya) Brown of Peoria, Il. In addition, Willie was preceded by death by his mother Mary Emma Pannell and Father Willie Pannell Sr. and sisters and brothers Emma Whitfield of Osceola, AK. David Kelly of Racine, WI. Peggy Ann Kelly of Racine, WI

His Memorial Homegoing Service will be run by his family, in the Midtown Church of Christ, 1704-13 ^th St. on Friday, May 11 ^th at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends can meet with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Cremation has already taken place.

Service Details

Memorial Homegoing Service will be held at Midtown Church of Christ, 1704-13th St. on Friday, May 11th at 11:00 a.m.