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Wesley "Darryl" Tankersley
1965 - 2020
Wesley "Darryl" Tankersley
1965 - 2020
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Wesley Tankersley Obituary
Harlem, GA—Wesley "Darryl" Tankersley, 55, died Monday, July 20, 2020 at University Hospital after a lengthy illness of heart disease.
Darryl grew up in Evans and graduated from Evans High School. He attended Augusta Technical College and was self employed as an electrician. Darryl was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Columbia County Game and Fish Club. In his spare-time, he enjoyed fishing and riding his motorbike.
He was preceded in death by his son: Wesley D. Tankersley, Jr; father: Luther Tankersley and brother: Ronald Tankersley. Darryl is survived by his mother: Elizabeth "Betty Jane" Tankersley; brother: Russell Tankersley (Sherri); sister: Glenda McIntosh (Mike); nieces: Sarah Smith and Jessica Tankersley; nephew: Jeffery McIntosh (Jesse); uncle: Norman Tankersley and aunts: Elizabeth Smith, Patti Tankersley and Evelyn Ayers (David).
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Hillcrest Memorial Park with Chaplain Robert Thompson officiating.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 23, 2020 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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The Augusta Chronicle - 07/22/2020
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Angela Gay
July 23, 2020
Our prayers for the family.
Robert and Angela(Pyle) Gay
Anna Maria Tankersley
July 22, 2020
In 1995 God brought Darryl and I together, married in 1996 and had a beautiful son in 1997, Wesley Darryl Tankersley Jr. Through many good times and bad our love still remained, even though we were not legally married since 2013, we never lost our love for one another, we lost our son in 2019 we grieved together every day since. The heartbreak was enormous, but our faith made us stronger, I will always love you and miss you. Now you are at peace with out son, I will see you both in heaven one day.
Gloria Blanchard
July 22, 2020
Ms Betty Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Darryl. May God grant you peace and comfort in this time of grief.
Jennette
July 22, 2020
Mrs. Betty, Glenda, Russell, & Family, we are so sorry for your loss, we have so many memories of Darryl when he was younger hanging out at our home with all the other kids in the neighbor hood. He was such a caring person always had a smile on that face. He was always ready to help Bubba when his car broke down. I know Darryl is happy now because he is with Wesley and not suffering to breath any more. Mrs. Betty always remember we are right next door. Love Jennette, Larry, Bubba, & Addy
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Jennette
July 22, 2020
Mrs. Betty, Russell, Glenda, & Family, we have so many memories of Darryl being at our house in his you younger days. He was such a sweet and caring person. He had been through a lot with his heart and when he lost Wesley he really went down. He is happy now because he is in heaven with his son. We sure will miss him and always remember we are right next door. Love Jennette, Larry, Bubba & Addy
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