Obituary of Melvin Keith Pannell

Services for Keith Pannell, 63, of Longview, will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11 am at the Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ken Hayman officiating. Interment will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery under the direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home, Overton. Mr. Pannell died November 14, 2014 in Longview. He was born on April 9, 1951 in Pampa, Texas to Hershell Walter and Geneva Jean (Hancock) Pannell. He graduated from Pine Tree High School and attended Stephen F. Austin University where he earned his Bachelor degree in Science. He had his own lawn care business for several years and worked for Art Forever customizing photos and photo frames. He is survived by his parents; Hershell and Jean Pannell of Longview; one brother, Kelvin Pannell of Longview; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Family visitation will be held on November 19, 2014 at 10 am before the funeral service.