Nathan Ray Pannell was born on January 30, 1982 and died on June 21, 2013. Service: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at White's Azle Chapel. Interment: New Hope Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at White's Azle Funeral Home. Nathan was a fisherman, an entrepreneur, and a lover of life. He loved his family and friends and he lived with a smile, a huge heart, and a passion for all that he did, and in turn he was loved by so many. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Smith; his Pappy; and uncle Bobby. He is survived by his wife, Meghan Pannell; son, Kollin Ray Pannell; mother, Robin and husband, Bryant Johnson; sisters, Lauren and Amber; grandmother, Syble; aunt, Tangy and uncle David; cousin, JD; and many more uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.