Marcus E. Pannell

Marcus E. Pannell 90, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born in Duffield, VA to the late John and Minnie Pannell. Marcus served his country as a Military Police Officer in the U.S. Army. After his service, he dedicated 27 years to the career he loved as a Greyhound bus driver, safely carrying countless passengers across the country and forming lasting friendships along the way. He was a devoted member of Pentecost Independent Baptist Church where he found the Lord. Marcus was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Joni Pannell; sister, Charlotte Richards; infant sister Linda Pannell.

Survivors include his sons, Mark Pannell (Amy), Blain Pannell; grandchildren, Delta Pannell, Justin Pannell (Candice), Michaela Pannell, Kaitlyn Burdette, Christien Houston, Talin Jensen (David), and Alira Roberts (Duke); 7 great grandchildren, sisters, Rosie Harless and Joyce Castle; along with many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Pentecost Independent Freewill Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow with Pastor Eddie McAmis and Gary Crumbley officiating.

A military graveside service will be conducted on Monday October 26, 2026, at Oak Hill Memorial Park with the American Legion Hammond Post #3/265 conducting the honors. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15am to go in procession.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amanda and Angel as well Church Hill Health and Rehab for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers please use the link below to donate to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Greenville S.C. To donate, please click the tab “Donate In Memory”.

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give/giving-to-shriners-childrens/honor-a-loved-one

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport is serving the Pannell family.