Wednesday, September 9, 2026 11:50 am

Ronnie Pannell, age 77, of Cherryville, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Ronnie was born February 1, 1949 in Rutherford County to the late Dewey Pannell and Peggy Ward Pannell. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1968 and earned a bachelor's degree from Gardner-Webb University. Ronnie co-owned and operated Swifty's Oil and Gas in Shelby for over 44 years. Ronnie was a member of Buffalo Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew, Matthew Pannell; grandmother, Jessie Pannell and an aunt, Pauline Pannell.

Those left to honor his legacy include his wife of 56 years, Margie Pannell; daughter, Tammy Patterson (Tap) of Shelby; stepdaughter, Tina Kimbrell of Forest City; brother, Cosmo Pannell (Joni) of Dobbinsville; grandchildren, Courtney Grant (Justin), Dustin Patterson (Sarah), Alan Michael Bailey (Michelle); and seven great grandchildren.

The funeral service was held September 9 at Buffalo Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Hardin and Rev. Mackey Turner officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Buffalo Baptist Church Building Fund, 108 Buffalo Church Rd., Shelby, NC 28150.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.