Frank Gaines Pannell Obituary:
F. G. Pannell was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, near the Reedy Creek Campground, June 30, 1854, and departed this life August 12, 1925, in Scott County, Virginia, aged 71 years, one month, and 12 days.
His father died when he was only eight years of age, just about the close of the War Between the States. His care fell to his mother, who moved the family to Scott County, near the old Rogers place, in Poor Valley. There he lived with his mother in those trying days, doing all he could to help support the family. I have heard him on several occassions that he crossed and recrossed Clinch mountain before daybreak when sent by his mother on some errand. He was afraid, but never let his mother know it. At the age of twelve, he bound himself to the late John Necessary, of Purchase, to work for him till he was 21; then he was to receive a horse, saddle, and bridle.
Father said he soon realized his mistake, but he stood to his contract. Fortunately, Mr. Necesary and his wife were a father and mother to him, and treated him as one of their children. Mr. Necessary taught him how to work and to be thrifty. This lesson meant much to him in afterlife. He loved Mr. and Mrs. Necessary as a father and mother for the valuable training they gave him.
When twenty-one, he came to the east end of the county and lived for four years in the home of the late Edmund Minnich. Father was a great friend of Mr. Minnich and family for the great hospitality shown him. I have heard him say on more than one occasion that Mrs. Minnich was one of the best women he ever met and he loved as a mother.
At the age of twenty-five he was married to Louisa Cox, daughter of the late William Cox, and to this union were born ten children, eight boys and two girls, who still survive him.
He made his home with grandfather Cox for twelve years. During this time he worked hard providing for the necessities for his family and trying to accumulate for the future.
At the age of thirty-seven he purchased a farm on Boozy Creek from the late Jonohtan [sic] Morrell and heirs, and on this farm he spent the remaining days of his life.
Father attended school only nine months; but he determined to get an education. To do this he studied by a light made of pine wood. He borrowed all the books he could get and studied these far into the night. He had an excellent memory and was one of the best read men of his chance I ever met. Father was a great reader and student of the Bible, having read it through several times. One could scarcely mention a chapter in all the Bible that he was not familiar with and could quote a great deal from memory. He was a great believer in the Bible and always upheld its teaching against atheists and evolutionists. He read twelve chapters from this book on the day of his death.
He was a member of the Southern Methodist Church from early childhood, and was a loyal member.
Politically, he was strongly attached to the Democratic party, having always supported its nominees on a national ticket. He was a great admirer of Woodroe Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. He heard Mr. Bryan speak once, and I've hear him that was the greatest speech he ever heard. He respected the views of the Republicans and was a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
Father worked hard all of his life, and got a great deal of pleasure out of it. He delighted in keeping his farm clean, the fences in good shape and everything looking tidy. You may visit his farm today and you will find one of the best kept in the country. I have heard his neighbors say on more than one occasion that he was the best farmer they ever saw.
Father had a sunny disposition, always looked on the bright side of things; he was kind and charitable; no one came to him for a favor, if it was in his power to grant but what he got it.
He was liked by almost all of his neighbors. He always stood ready to help them when he could.
He was very fond of little children, always getting them presents of some kind, and his friends, among them numbered by the hundreds.
Father is gone, but that noble life father advices he have men will that he lived before me and those last forever.
-R. E. Pannell
F. G. Pannell was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, near the Reedy Creek Campground, June 30, 1854, and departed this life August 12, 1925, in Scott County, Virginia, aged 71 years, one month, and 12 days.
His father died when he was only eight years of age, just about the close of the War Between the States. His care fell to his mother, who moved the family to Scott County, near the old Rogers place, in Poor Valley. There he lived with his mother in those trying days, doing all he could to help support the family. I have heard him on several occassions that he crossed and recrossed Clinch mountain before daybreak when sent by his mother on some errand. He was afraid, but never let his mother know it. At the age of twelve, he bound himself to the late John Necessary, of Purchase, to work for him till he was 21; then he was to receive a horse, saddle, and bridle.
Father said he soon realized his mistake, but he stood to his contract. Fortunately, Mr. Necesary and his wife were a father and mother to him, and treated him as one of their children. Mr. Necessary taught him how to work and to be thrifty. This lesson meant much to him in afterlife. He loved Mr. and Mrs. Necessary as a father and mother for the valuable training they gave him.
When twenty-one, he came to the east end of the county and lived for four years in the home of the late Edmund Minnich. Father was a great friend of Mr. Minnich and family for the great hospitality shown him. I have heard him say on more than one occasion that Mrs. Minnich was one of the best women he ever met and he loved as a mother.
At the age of twenty-five he was married to Louisa Cox, daughter of the late William Cox, and to this union were born ten children, eight boys and two girls, who still survive him.
He made his home with grandfather Cox for twelve years. During this time he worked hard providing for the necessities for his family and trying to accumulate for the future.
At the age of thirty-seven he purchased a farm on Boozy Creek from the late Jonohtan [sic] Morrell and heirs, and on this farm he spent the remaining days of his life.
Father attended school only nine months; but he determined to get an education. To do this he studied by a light made of pine wood. He borrowed all the books he could get and studied these far into the night. He had an excellent memory and was one of the best read men of his chance I ever met. Father was a great reader and student of the Bible, having read it through several times. One could scarcely mention a chapter in all the Bible that he was not familiar with and could quote a great deal from memory. He was a great believer in the Bible and always upheld its teaching against atheists and evolutionists. He read twelve chapters from this book on the day of his death.
He was a member of the Southern Methodist Church from early childhood, and was a loyal member.
Politically, he was strongly attached to the Democratic party, having always supported its nominees on a national ticket. He was a great admirer of Woodroe Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. He heard Mr. Bryan speak once, and I've hear him that was the greatest speech he ever heard. He respected the views of the Republicans and was a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
Father worked hard all of his life, and got a great deal of pleasure out of it. He delighted in keeping his farm clean, the fences in good shape and everything looking tidy. You may visit his farm today and you will find one of the best kept in the country. I have heard his neighbors say on more than one occasion that he was the best farmer they ever saw.
Father had a sunny disposition, always looked on the bright side of things; he was kind and charitable; no one came to him for a favor, if it was in his power to grant but what he got it.
He was liked by almost all of his neighbors. He always stood ready to help them when he could.
He was very fond of little children, always getting them presents of some kind, and his friends, among them numbered by the hundreds.
Father is gone, but that noble life father advices he have men will that he lived before me and those last forever.
-R. E. Pannell
Frank Gaines Pannell Obituary:
F. G. Pannell was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, near the Reedy Creek Campground, June 30, 1854, and departed this life August 12, 1925, in Scott County, Virginia, aged 71 years, one month, and 12 days.
His father died when he was only eight years of age, just about the close of the War Between the States. His care fell to his mother, who moved the family to Scott County, near the old Rogers place, in Poor Valley. There he lived with his mother in those trying days, doing all he could to help support the family. I have heard him on several occassions that he crossed and recrossed Clinch mountain before daybreak when sent by his mother on some errand. He was afraid, but never let his mother know it. At the age of twelve, he bound himself to the late John Necessary, of Purchase, to work for him till he was 21; then he was to receive a horse, saddle, and bridle.
Father said he soon realized his mistake, but he stood to his contract. Fortunately, Mr. Necesary and his wife were a father and mother to him, and treated him as one of their children. Mr. Necessary taught him how to work and to be thrifty. This lesson meant much to him in afterlife. He loved Mr. and Mrs. Necessary as a father and mother for the valuable training they gave him.
When twenty-one, he came to the east end of the county and lived for four years in the home of the late Edmund Minnich. Father was a great friend of Mr. Minnich and family for the great hospitality shown him. I have heard him say on more than one occasion that Mrs. Minnich was one of the best women he ever met and he loved as a mother.
At the age of twenty-five he was married to Louisa Cox, daughter of the late William Cox, and to this union were born ten children, eight boys and two girls, who still survive him.
He made his home with grandfather Cox for twelve years. During this time he worked hard providing for the necessities for his family and trying to accumulate for the future.
At the age of thirty-seven he purchased a farm on Boozy Creek from the late Jonohtan [sic] Morrell and heirs, and on this farm he spent the remaining days of his life.
Father attended school only nine months; but he determined to get an education. To do this he studied by a light made of pine wood. He borrowed all the books he could get and studied these far into the night. He had an excellent memory and was one of the best read men of his chance I ever met. Father was a great reader and student of the Bible, having read it through several times. One could scarcely mention a chapter in all the Bible that he was not familiar with and could quote a great deal from memory. He was a great believer in the Bible and always upheld its teaching against atheists and evolutionists. He read twelve chapters from this book on the day of his death.
He was a member of the Southern Methodist Church from early childhood, and was a loyal member.
Politically, he was strongly attached to the Democratic party, having always supported its nominees on a national ticket. He was a great admirer of Woodroe Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. He heard Mr. Bryan speak once, and I've hear him that was the greatest speech he ever heard. He respected the views of the Republicans and was a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
Father worked hard all of his life, and got a great deal of pleasure out of it. He delighted in keeping his farm clean, the fences in good shape and everything looking tidy. You may visit his farm today and you will find one of the best kept in the country. I have heard his neighbors say on more than one occasion that he was the best farmer they ever saw.
Father had a sunny disposition, always looked on the bright side of things; he was kind and charitable; no one came to him for a favor, if it was in his power to grant but what he got it.
He was liked by almost all of his neighbors. He always stood ready to help them when he could.
He was very fond of little children, always getting them presents of some kind, and his friends, among them numbered by the hundreds.
Father is gone, but that noble life father advices he have men will that he lived before me and those last forever.
-R. E. Pannell
F. G. Pannell was born in Sullivan County, Tennessee, near the Reedy Creek Campground, June 30, 1854, and departed this life August 12, 1925, in Scott County, Virginia, aged 71 years, one month, and 12 days.
His father died when he was only eight years of age, just about the close of the War Between the States. His care fell to his mother, who moved the family to Scott County, near the old Rogers place, in Poor Valley. There he lived with his mother in those trying days, doing all he could to help support the family. I have heard him on several occassions that he crossed and recrossed Clinch mountain before daybreak when sent by his mother on some errand. He was afraid, but never let his mother know it. At the age of twelve, he bound himself to the late John Necessary, of Purchase, to work for him till he was 21; then he was to receive a horse, saddle, and bridle.
Father said he soon realized his mistake, but he stood to his contract. Fortunately, Mr. Necesary and his wife were a father and mother to him, and treated him as one of their children. Mr. Necessary taught him how to work and to be thrifty. This lesson meant much to him in afterlife. He loved Mr. and Mrs. Necessary as a father and mother for the valuable training they gave him.
When twenty-one, he came to the east end of the county and lived for four years in the home of the late Edmund Minnich. Father was a great friend of Mr. Minnich and family for the great hospitality shown him. I have heard him say on more than one occasion that Mrs. Minnich was one of the best women he ever met and he loved as a mother.
At the age of twenty-five he was married to Louisa Cox, daughter of the late William Cox, and to this union were born ten children, eight boys and two girls, who still survive him.
He made his home with grandfather Cox for twelve years. During this time he worked hard providing for the necessities for his family and trying to accumulate for the future.
At the age of thirty-seven he purchased a farm on Boozy Creek from the late Jonohtan [sic] Morrell and heirs, and on this farm he spent the remaining days of his life.
Father attended school only nine months; but he determined to get an education. To do this he studied by a light made of pine wood. He borrowed all the books he could get and studied these far into the night. He had an excellent memory and was one of the best read men of his chance I ever met. Father was a great reader and student of the Bible, having read it through several times. One could scarcely mention a chapter in all the Bible that he was not familiar with and could quote a great deal from memory. He was a great believer in the Bible and always upheld its teaching against atheists and evolutionists. He read twelve chapters from this book on the day of his death.
He was a member of the Southern Methodist Church from early childhood, and was a loyal member.
Politically, he was strongly attached to the Democratic party, having always supported its nominees on a national ticket. He was a great admirer of Woodroe Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. He heard Mr. Bryan speak once, and I've hear him that was the greatest speech he ever heard. He respected the views of the Republicans and was a great admirer of Theodore Roosevelt.
Father worked hard all of his life, and got a great deal of pleasure out of it. He delighted in keeping his farm clean, the fences in good shape and everything looking tidy. You may visit his farm today and you will find one of the best kept in the country. I have heard his neighbors say on more than one occasion that he was the best farmer they ever saw.
Father had a sunny disposition, always looked on the bright side of things; he was kind and charitable; no one came to him for a favor, if it was in his power to grant but what he got it.
He was liked by almost all of his neighbors. He always stood ready to help them when he could.
He was very fond of little children, always getting them presents of some kind, and his friends, among them numbered by the hundreds.
Father is gone, but that noble life father advices he have men will that he lived before me and those last forever.
-R. E. Pannell
Family Members
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Clinton William Parnell
1880–1949
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Robert Emmet Pannell
1884–1956
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Sara Earla "Earlie" Pannell Latture
1885–1968
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Thurman Worth Pannell
1888–1935
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Claude Lee Pannell
1891–1950
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Charles Hagan Pannell Sr
1894–1966
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Dr Roy Winston Pannell
1895–1971
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Edmond Minnick Pannell
1898–1933
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Mary Ethel Pannell Elsea
1901–1994
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Frank Gordon Pannell
1904–1991
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