Lemuel J. Pannell III age 50, of Franklinville passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Cooper Medical Center. Lemuel graduated from Pennsauken High School in 1983, he was employed with Ancora Psychiatric Hospital as a Registered Nurse/Quality Assurance Specalist. Lemuel was an avid Chess player, member of the American Chess Federation, and was an active member of his church. Faith Fellowship Ministries in Malaga NJ. Husband of Victoria C. Pannell (nee Drozdowski), also survived by his two daughters Brooke L. Ritchie and Courtney A. Pannell, granddaughter Gemma G. Perez, his mother Norma Pannell, sister Brittany K. Pannell, his niece/goddaughter Braelynn K. Truitt, host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by his father Lemuel J. Pannell Jr. Family and friends are invited to visit from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday Sept. 25th at Smith Funeral Home 47 Main Street Mantua, NJ 08051. Visitation also 9:30 to 11 AM Saturday Sept. 26th held at Faith Fellowship Ministries 226 Old Dutch Mill Road Malaga, NJ 08328. Funeral service at 11 AM. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Hurffville, NJ. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com