Pete Channell

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Our Beloved, Aaron Neal "Pete" Channell, of Prince George, VA, has gone to be with loved ones who have passed before. Pete hailed from Elkins, WVA and is preceded in death by his father, Shirley Eldren Channell; his mother, Opal Virginia Clair; his brother, Danny Channell; his sister Donna Kisner; and his brother-in-law, Dick Pingley.
His surviving family includes his loving wife and soulmate, Connie Channell; his children, who fondly called him Papa Pete; son, Bryce Caron and significant other Brandi Langone; daughters, Brittany Snedden and husband Chris, Brandi Westerman and husband Bill and their families to include many grandchildren and great grandchildren who knew him as Papa Bear. He is also survived by two biological children, Aaron Channell, Molli Gonzales and family. He has many family members including sisters, Gail Pingley and Sharon Campbell; brother, Nick Channell; their spouses, Richard Campbell and Lenora Channell; nieces, Carol Ann Thompson and husband Gary, Rosie Shaffer and Sam, Kris Clemens, Jeff Finlen and Cindy, Julie Perry, Mark Finlen and Donna, Brian Channell and Betsy, Nicka Jarrett and Bob; and great nieces and nephews, Phil Isner, Paul Kisner, Scott Clemens, Cole Shaffer, their spouses and; many great grand nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all.
Pete attended Elkins HS in WVA and moved to Virginia shortly thereafter. He was a member of Calvary's Love Ministries Church and the VFW Auxiliary (*joined under his brother Nick who served in Vietnam). He worked as a mechanic at Brenco and Honeywell in his career. Pete spent the last few years helping his good friend Mat South at City Point Garage in Hopewell, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Pete loved seeing his friends there and learning new things, while sharing comradery and knowledge with the other men, especially "Uncle" Jack Stanley. He thought of Mat as a son. His love for drag racing was always in his heart. Pete enjoyed spending time with his good friend Kenny Young, helping with the drag cars and watching his friend race. When not at the garage or drag races, he enjoyed woodworking, welding, building and creating in his own garage. He was always making things for family and friends while his favorite "classic" tunes were playing on the radio. His favorite band was Pink Floyd, who he was fortunate to see live in concert. When relaxing, he loved the beach, the mountains and quiet time with his wife and children. He would share interesting talks with Bryce over technology and machinery. Brittany and he would research and discuss healthy living and family. Brandi and Papa Pete would share happenings in the lives of grandchildren and many laughs. They all shared a wonderful love for each other. His interests were many, to include motorcycles, dogs, horses, fishing, gravely tractors, how things worked or were made, Mountaineers football, music and so much more.
He will always be considered, by his wife Connie, her love, friend, soulmate and confidant. Her love for him runs very deep. They enjoyed so much together including following roads less travelled, beach hideaways and so much more.
Pete has been loved fully, is forever loved, will never be forgotten and is truly missed.
The family would like to invite all family and friends to Pete's Celebration of Life to be held on the 11th of October at 11:11 in the morning in honor of Pete's and Connie's "special" time. It will take place at the Disputanta Ruritan Club located at 8961 County Dr in Disputanta. It is also being requested that in lieu of flowers or food, etc. that you please either donate to family to help with final expenses or to the Stravix Institute (VCU) for Liver Research, whichever you may choose, per Pete's request.
His final resting place, chosen by Pete, will be at the top of Cheat Mountain in WVA. Family will gather to sprinkle ashes there this fall. The date will be announced later.
Aaron