Michael Roy Tanner

1967 - 2018

Michael Roy
Tanner
November 8, 1967-
November 15, 2018
Columbus, GA- Michael Roy Tanner, 51, of Auburn, AL died Thursday, November 15, 2018 in Valdosta, GA.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church 212 12th St. Columbus, GA 31901 with Rev. Myron Douglas officiating. The following will serve as Honorary Pallbearers: Hugh Tappan, Carter Tappan, Rigdon Tappan, Tanner Tappan, Chandler Lawrence, Kade Lawrence, Chris Harman, Chris Postell, Mark Ressemeyer, Matt Ginter, and Kevin Hackinson. A private burial will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the home of Chris Harman in Columbus, GA.
Michael was born November 8, 1967 in Athens, GA son of the late Roy Fernell Tanner and Nancy Jarrard Tanner. He was a four-year baseball letterman at Mercer, Michael earned his bachelor's degree in finance from Mercer University. He was employed by Medicraft Clinical Services and was recognized as the Representative of the Year and inducted into the Hall of Fame by Medtronic. He previously worked as Vice President of SunTrust Bank. He coached Little League Baseball for years in Columbus and then in Auburn. During his baseball career at Mercer, Michael was a first baseman and a pitcher. For his performance, he was named to the All-Conference team. He is now a member of the Mercer Athletic Foundation Board, and in 2015 he was a Life member of Mercer University President's Club. His hobbies include playing golf, coaching and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Candace Noell Tanner of Auburn, AL, daughters, Carson Kathryn Tanner and Hallie Elizabeth Tanner of Columbus, GA, step-children, Thomas Chandler Lawrence, Sarah Ashton Lawrence and Noell Kade Lawrence all of Auburn, AL sister, Beth Tanner Tappan (Hugh) of Charleston, SC, nephews, Carter Tappan, Tanner Tappan, Rigdon Tappan, niece, Alexandra Tappan all of Charleston, SC, one aunt, four uncles, former wife, Kathy Wright Tanner of Columbus, GA. and many other family members.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com.