Cedric Lee Pannell

Cedric Lee Pannell, 57, formerly of Commerce, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.

Cedric was born in Commerce, Texas, on April 9, 1959, to Mattie Fagan Pannell and Lawrence Pannell. He was married to Vernetta Pannell.

Survivors include his wife; his children: Whitney Pannell and Porsha Pannell; his son, Cedric Pannell Jr.; his step-daughter, Nyesha Scott; his step-son, Chaz Michael Leziac; his grandchildren: Ci'onni Love' James, Cherish Sa'luv Moore, and Michael Jae Alverado; his sister, Mary Dean; his brothers: Norman Pannell, David Pannell, Melvin Pannell and Najeen Pannell; and , a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; his brothers: Lawrence Pannell and Ernie Pannell; and, his sister, Nora Blair.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Commerce with Bro. Shawn Pannell officiating.

Pallbearers will be Adrain Burley, Randal Dugan, Karrington Pannell, Adrian Adams, Tony Pannell and Terrance Pannell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cedric's sister and Brothers: Mary Dean, Melvin Pannell, Norman Pannell, David Pannell, Najeen Pannell and Clifton Blair.

Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Interment services follow church services.