Benjiman (Benny) Franklin Pannell, Jr. was born on June 7, 1949 to Benjiman F. Pannell, Sr. and Peggy Jane (Shaw) Pannell in Bonham, Texas. Benjiman entered into rest on January 19, 2022 at the age of 72.

He married the love of his life, Wanda Janette Shinn, on August 4, 1969. Benjiman was a fighter and overcame many obstacles in life; including becoming disabled by Polio. He retired after a long career at Tinker Air Force Base. He also could not only build furniture, but upholstery  as well. In his retirement he enjoyed many artistic hobbies.

Preceding Benjiman in death are his parents, his grandchild, William LeMaster, his siblings, Roy Don, Curtis Lee, Johnny Ray, and Gary Don Pannell.Benny is survived by his wife of 52 years Wanda, his five children, Rebecca and husband Calvin LeMaster of McLoud, Shannon and husband Chris Weaver of Wellston, Ethan Pannell of McLoud, Serenity and Kensey Pannell of the home. He has nine grandchildren, Benjamin LeMaster and wife Nicole, Manda LeMaster and her partner Jonathon Sander, Steven LeMaster and wife Jessica, Michael Burnside and wife Karissa, George Sharp, Thomas LeMaster, Colby LeMaster, and Willow LeMaster He also has elevan great grandchildren with one on the way. Along with a host of other family and friends.