of Little Rock, AR

July 7, 1935 - May 26, 2022

James Pankey, age 86, died Thursday, May 26, 2022. He lived at Vitality Pleasant Hills in Little Rock for the past five years. James and his wife, Jean, moved from Batesville to Little Rock 14 years ago to be near their family. He was an educator for 25 years and a home builder during and after his teaching career.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; one daughter, Janie McNeill and husband Phil; two grandchildren, Bo McNeill and wife Jamie; Jeanne Johansson and husband Oskar. James was also blessed with four great grandchildren, Olivia and Maya McNeill; Jett and Axel Johansson; one sister, Carol Riley and several nieces and nephews.

James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all those that loved him. There is no service planned at this time.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com