James Raymond Pannell Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Raymond Pannell of Covington, Tennessee, born in Memphis, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 22, 2025 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Monroe and Rosa Lee Pannell, Sr.; his grandparents, Archie and Tollie Bell Woodson King; and his siblings, Floyd Pannell, III (Hot Shot), Odis King, Floyd Pannell, II, Mary Jane Clark and Ailene Pannell.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Lynn Hatfield Pannell; his children, Angie Dell Cruz Tudhope (Wade) of San Antonio, TX and Jesse "Mark" Cruz of San Antonio, TX; and his grandchildren, Dylan Trent Cranford of San Antonio, TX, Hannah Olivia Cranford Maldonado (Nathan) of San Antonio, TX, Colton Wade Tudhope of San Antonio, TX, Presley Blair Barnhill of San Antonio, TX. and Jameson Trent Cranford of San Antonio, TX.. He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.