Robert Blane Pannell of Wills Point, Texas passed away December 26, 2018 at the age of 56. He was born January 19, 1962 to Robert Gene Pannell and Shirley Anne (Hutsell) Pannell in Dallas, Texas.
From an early childhood of motorcycle racing, he discovered his thrill of living on the edge. After graduating from W.W. Samuels in 1980, Robbie followed his father and became an electrician in which they worked side by side until his death.
Most importantly, Robbie will be remembered by the many lives he touched. He was a kind and genuine person who always put a smile on the faces of others. He will be missed by all that knew him especially his father, Bob Pannell and sister, Susan Pannell.
Robbie is survived by his son, Matthew Hutchinson of Weatherford, Texas; father, Bob Pannell of Wills Point, Texas; and sister, Susan Pannell of Melissa, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Anne Pannell; brother, Brian Stacy; and sister, Sheri Pannell.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2018 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. Interment is to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, Texas. The family will receive friends during a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.