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WAYNE TANNER Obituary

Wayne Hayes Tanner, 79, of Germantown, TN passed from this earthly life on February 6, 2014. He was born on March 14, 1936 as the youngest child of Ashley and Lois Tanner of Brighton, TN. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara Barton Tanner, and his daughter, Lee Anne Tanner both of Germantown; daughter, Allison West of Jackson, TN and three grandchildren: Taylor, Kristen, and Caleb. As a young man, he went to work for Gordon’s Transports. He took leave to proudly serve his country as a member of U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Upon returning home, he continued working for Gordon’s for over 30 years. Later, he worked both in real estate and as a building contractor. Wayne also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and friends he loved as family. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8 at 10 a.m. with the service following at 11 a.m. Location is Schaeffer Memorial Chapel located at 7887 Poplar Avenue, Germantown, TN. Burial will be held the following Tuesday at the West Tennessee Veterans’ Cemetery on Forest Hill-Irene. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901)382-1000

Published by The Commercial Appeal from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13, 2014.
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I have had the pleasure of being His, Barbara and Lee Ann's neighbor for a no. of years. Such a sweet loving family. Wayne was such a great person and I will miss he and his dog walking by and saying hello in his gentle voice. My love and prayers are with the family but God has a special place for him now and he will be smiling on each of you. Joan

Joan Lemser

February 10, 2014

Your family is in our prayers.

Mr.& Mrs. James Tanner

February 9, 2014

We are so sad to learn of his departure from this earth. Heaven has another angel.

The Gnalls

February 8, 2014

Honoring my Uncle Wayne. He was like a second Dad to me. I was always very proud of him. I will always remember him and how he made me laugh and feel loved. I will miss his prayers for my family. - Sandra

Sandra Wilson

February 7, 2014

You are in our thoughts, memories and prayers.

Mr.&Mrs. Gary Pinner

February 7, 2014

I'm Sandra's friend Jody and I've heard so much about her Uncle Wayne. I know she will miss him so much but Praise Jesus he is there with Him! Praying for the family. God's Blessings and comfort! Jody

Jody Burns

February 7, 2014

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