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Roscoe Tanner ('Papa'), 89 of Archer Florida, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2017. Roscoe was born in Wyley, Florida to Marcus and Maude Tanner on April 8, 1927. He served in the United States Navy. Roscoe loved to whistle, whittle and weld, he used to say 'I can mend anything but a broken heart'. He worked over 35 years at Maddox Foundry in Archer, FL. Roscoe was a member of the Archer Church of Christ, he loved his family, was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of the Chiefland Hunting Club and McGee Branch Hunt Club.
Roscoe was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Homer Tanner and great granddaughter Megan Alyssa Caldeira. He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 70 years, Evelyn Sprenkle Tanner; his brother, Donald Tanner and sister, Dorothy Coggins, and his five children, Betty Tanner, Connie Scott, Carol Padgett, Marcus 'Dan' Tanner, Sharon Thames; grandchildren, Joel Tanner, Josh Scott (Emily), Nick Scott (Amanda), Amy Tanner Caldeira (Mark), Kelly Padgett Powers (Chris), Shonverea Robinson (Leo), Marcus Tanner, Daniel Tanner, Alex Tanner, Naomi Tanner Dasher (Wayne), Tiffany Thames, Jared Thames (Heather) and many great grandchildren.
Graveside service will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the cemetery. Reception will follow at local Archer Community Center, 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer, FL 32618.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven Hospice Development, 4200 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606 or http://www.havenhospice.org/donate-to-haven-hospice.aspx Condolences may be mailed to the family - PO Box 157, Archer, Florida 32618.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Archer Church of Christ members for their love and support, Haven Hospice staff for their dedication, kindness and care. Please visit his memorial page at
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Caroline Comnenos
March 24, 2017
Mr. Roscoe was the kindest person, sweetly willing to help others with his expertise. His smile and gentleness will be profoundly missed.
Elizabeth Morgan
March 18, 2017
Our hearts are greatly saddened by your loss. Even though we have not seen you it quite some time, we still think of you and everyone up there often. You will be greatly missed.
Lionel Robinson
March 12, 2017
I worked with Roscoe at Maddox and pray for comfort in your loss. He was a good, gentle man, always willing to help others. And he could mend anything.
Lisa Reynolds
March 1, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of this. He was an amazing man and one of a kind. He will be dearly missed. Prayers for everyone
toni Geisler
February 27, 2017
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Roscoe's passing. May GOD grant peace and comfort to his lovely bride and family. Thank you for the kindness you showed me during my time in Newberry/Archer area.
With deepest sympathy ~ Isaiah 25:8
February 25, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. May fond memories and God's promise to wipe away the tears from all faces give you hope and comfort during this difficult time.
Sharon Wooding
February 24, 2017
Sharon, Tiffany and Jared, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Tanya Warrick
February 23, 2017
Love and condolences.
Vernie Burch
February 22, 2017
Roscoe was an awesome man. We enjoyed many years hunting and fishing with him. We used to cook in the hunting woods in Magee Branch hunting club. He loved cooking Lima beans with plenty of onion. Gone but not forgotten. Not only was he a friend and hunting buddy, he was the father in law of my dear brother (deceased in 2005) Al Scott, who loved him dearly and spent many countless hours with him hunting and fishing. Our condolences to "Dot" and family. We will always remember Mr. Roscoe fondly. Dan and Vernie Burch.
February 22, 2017
Papa Tanner was such a wonderful man. I have so many memories. The Padgett family sends our deepest sympathies. Praying for your comfort at this time
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