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.
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7 Condolence(s)
Candace Cook Dunn
Thursday, June 2, 2022
So sorry to hear about the passing of James Dean. He was one of my favorite teachers at Oil Trough. Growing up in a small town like Oil Trough makes you feel like everyone in town is family. Prayers for all the Pankey family. My deepest sympathy, Candy.
Judy Messenger
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Mark Measels
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I am so sorry about your loss Mr Pankey was my teacher at Desha. I hope and pray that if I can be of any help please let me know .We are going to miss a great teacher and a great friend!
Dana Moody Manuel
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Mr. Pankey shaped many lives including my own while at Desha. I have been blessed to know and love this family for many years and I am remembering you all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Zane Rankin
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
I'd like to express sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr. Pankey, but also gratitude for sharing him with us at Desha Schools for so many years.
Mr. Pankey was a man much-loved and much-admired and we're in his debt.
Cheryl Smith O'Brien
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Jean and Family,
Sorry to hear about James Dean. I haven't seen you in so many years but
have kept up with you to a degree with news from friends and family.
Wishing you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy to all.
Cheryl
Virginia and George Wilken
Saturday, May 28, 2022
Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to Jean and the rest of the Pankey family. Virginia and I knew them as a very congenial couple who dined a table away from us at Vitality Senior Living.