Daniel James Pankey

Daniel James Pankey was called home to glory by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 10, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family, completing his journey of 83 years.
He was born on June 16, 1939 to the late Daniel and Rona Pankey.
James started his career at the age of 15 in the beverage industry and was employed for 66 years, retiring from Cheerwine, Inc. He enjoyed cooking with his wife on his custom fabricated cookers for several churches and the community. James' real specialty was boiling peanuts. Individuals far and wide would always ask for his peanuts. Most of all James was a devoted husband for 65 years, a loving father, and a man with a heart of gold. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Left to mourn the loss of this great man are his devoted wife, Sandra Pankey, daughters Linda Register (Donnie) and Shona Norris (Don) sister Connie Harter, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Sharon Kay and three sisters Hazel Grizzle, Ruth Kelly and Louise Cribb.
A time of visitation will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 11:00 am till 12:00 noon at Wilmington Funeral Chapel, with a funeral service to be conducted on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 12 noon, with interment to follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Barry Wells officiating.
The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for James.
Memorials may be directed to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in James' name.
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