Holly Springs Funeral Home

David Pannell

David Linder Pannell
David Linder Pannell, 78, of Byhalia, Mississippi, passed away at Methodist Olive Branch on July 1, 2025. He was born in New Albany, Mississippi, on May 19, 1947, to Aubrey Pannell and Lucille Baggett Pannell. Mr Pannell faithfully served in Law Enforcement for many years.

He is survived by two sons, Michael McMillen (Leann) of Potts Camp, Mississippi, and Kelly McMillen (Sharla) also of Potts Camp, a daughter, Stephanie Burchfield (Michael), of Byhalia, Mississippi, as well as 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind a sister, Katherine Cobb (Donnie) of New Albany, Mississippi. Mr Pannell is preceded in death by his loving wife, Kathy Virginia Pannell, a son, Jerry Wayne McMillen, as well as his parents. 

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday July 3, 2025, from 10 until service time. The funeral will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Both the visitation and funeral service will be held in the Chapel of the Holly Springs Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, a graveside service will be held at the Potts Camp Cemetery in Potts Camp, Mississipp,i where he will be buried.

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David Pannell

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7/9/2025 1:17:51 AM

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I apologize to the family for not being aware of David's passing until a week later. We were great good friends in past years and we had even been deputies together in the Sheriff's Department in the 1970's. I offer my deepest sympathy to his family and friends.