Leroy Charles Pannell

Mr. LeRoy Charles Pannell, Jr. of Cleveland, Ohio died Saturday January 22nd, 2022, at the hospice of western reserve in Cleveland, Ohio transitioning to his "new home" at the age of 72.

He was the son of the late LeRoy Charles Pannell, Sr. and the current 93-year-old Gladys Pannell. He attended public school in Cleveland, Ohio & Bluefield, West Virginia graduating from Park Central High School in Bluefield, West Virginia. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force & was honorably discharged as a Vietnam Vet. He was later employed by the city of Bluefield & Cleveland in the sanitarium Dept. He was also a registered nurse in Cleveland, Ohio

In 1980, he was united in marriage to his first wife, Gloria Bernice Powell. To this union , two children were born; LeRoy "Charles" Pannell III and Charlene Nicole French both of Norfolk, VA.

Later, he married his second wife, Carolyn who passed away due to cancer. In addition to Carolyn & his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents; Glenna & Henry Weeks, his sister; Deborah Ross of Detroit, MI & one niece; Tonya Ross of Detroit

In addition to his first wife, surviving are his two children (listed above); his mother Gladys Pannell, four grandchildren; Todd French, Jr., King Charles Pannell, Karter Pannell & Kayden Pannell. Nephew Thomas Ross (Kenyetta) of Detroit, Michigan

He also wishes to cherish two of his special friends; Ms. Ann Carter & Mr. CD Jefferies both of Bluefield, West Virginia

Mr. Pannell enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved his family, was adventurous and lived everyday like it was his last!