Pannell, William L.

Memorial services for William L. Pannell, 73, of Longview, will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 
27, 2007, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel at 1617 Judson Road in Longview. Mr. Pannell died 
July 24, 2007, at his residence.

Born March 15, 1934, in Kilgore, he was a pharmacist for Walgreens. Survivors include his 
wife, Joye Pannell.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/26/2007.

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Pannell, William Lester

William Lester Pannell, born March 15, 1934, and died July 24, 2007, left this world 
Tuesday afternoon at his home, surrounded by loved ones. His transition was peaceful 
and painless.

Bill, as he was known to everyone, was born in Kilgore, to his father, William Lester 
Pannell Sr. and his mother, Sallye. He attended the University of Texas and achieved 
a bachelor of science degree in pharmacy. He began his career at Hall Drug in Kilgore, 
and left to become a sales representative for Merck. Bill was a sales representative 
for Merck for 19 years, and then went back to his beloved pharmacy. At the time of his 
death, he was working for Walgreen's. He dearly loved his chosen profession and was 
respected by coworkers as well as his customers.

His other love was square dancing. He taught square dancing for 22 years. He loved to 
dance and be with his friends.

Bill is survived by his wife, Joye; two sons, Brian of Allen, and Dwain of New Market, 
Alabama; one stepson, Steve Vilches of Kilgore; two stepdaughters, Nancy Hughes of 
Houston, and Vikki Pinson of Austin; grandsons, Chad Thompson of Longview, Johnnie Mac 
and Jordon of Austin; granddaughters, Nikke Christianson of Austin, and Deanna Vaughn 
of Houston; three great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

He was greatly loved by family and friends and will be sorely missed.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 27, 2007, at Rader Funeral Home Chapel of 
Longview.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 7/27/2007.