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1944
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2021
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William Tanksley Obituary
1944 - 2021
William A. Tanksley, age 76. Sunrise January 20, 1944 and Sunset January 5, 2021. PUBLIC Visitation 9AM, PRIVATE Visitation 10AM and Funeral Service 11AM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.). Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. To read the complete obituary, order flowers, view video tribute, livestream and offer condolences to the TANKSLEY Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com
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Victoria Talley
January 14, 2021
Sending our sincere condolence to the family of William Tanksley. he was a wonderful neighbor and a great family man. We will truly miss his quiet presence as he cut his grass and tend his yard. The neighbor will be lacking a beautiful life. rest well dear neighbor. The Talley Family
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Lisa
January 13, 2021
Sending prayers to the Tanksley family who are like family to our family. We have known the family and lived across the street from them over 45 years. Mr. Tanksley was a good man and will be missed. Rest peacefully. Lisa Thornton-Billingsley and the Thornton Family.
Herb Sharfenaker
January 13, 2021
I'm sorry to hear about "Tanks" passing, I worked with him at the Main Office for years and had alot of good times. God Bless and may he rest in peace.
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9:00 a.m.
Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace East5456 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
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14
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11:00 a.m.
Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace East5456 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
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