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Charles Tanner Obituary
AGE: 84 • Lakewood
Charles Cedric Tanner Jr., of Lakewood, was received into the Lord's presence on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Born in Marlboro, he resided in Lakewood for many years. He was a proud U.S. Army Korean War veteran. Charles worked as a truck driver for Eastern Express, Metuchen for over 20 years. He loved bowling, pinochle, jazz and playing the saxophone in his own band in the 40's called Charlie Tanner & the Melody Dudes.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles Sr. and Alma Mae Williams Tanner; his son, Mitchell; sisters, Arline and Gail; and brothers, Donald and Herbert. He is survived by his four children, Marjorie Swain (George) of Lakewood, Charles Tanner III (Dianne) of Harrington, DE, Virginia Tanner of Barnegat, Fritzi Tanner of Lakewood; and daughter-in-law, Mildred Tanner; his siblings, Shirley Johnson, Sondra Little, Patricia Simms, Bobby Tanner and Jerri Tanner; 14 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Family and friends may visit from 10:30 AM until the funeral service at 11:30 AM, on Thursday, October 3rd, at Freeman Funeral Home, 47 East Main Street, Freehold, followed by interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. Please visit www.freemanfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Tanner
October 14, 2013
Thank you to all for your condolences, prayers and love.
marjie & family
Krystal Tanner
October 8, 2013
I love you Uncle Jr. I will miss you. I will always be your "burnt biscuit". Marg, Gin Gin, Fritzy and Charles III....I love you all very much.
Krystal Tanner
October 8, 2013
I love you Uncle Jr. I will miss you. I will always be your "burnt biscuit"!
XL Cotton
October 5, 2013
You have my deepest regrets.
October 2, 2013
Marjorie, prayers to the family, he will be sadly miss but will always live in our hearts.
Lauren and family
Hermanita Harris
October 2, 2013
Dear Cousins
Sorry to hear of Uncle Charlie's passing. May God comfort you all.
Cousin Toolie
Kathy (Howell) Schott
October 2, 2013
Dear Charlie,
I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. My condolences to you and your family.
September 30, 2013
you are in our Thoughts and Prayers
love the Banks Family
Lorraine Johnson Dentino
September 29, 2013
To George and Marjorie and Charlie and Dianne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Lorraine and Tony
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