Herbert Michael Tankersley

Herbert Michael Tankersley obituary, New Albany, IN

Herbert Michael Tankersley

Herbert Tankersley Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 2, 2024.
Herbert Michael Tankersley passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2024. Herbert was born to the late Herbert and Christine "Joyce" Tankersley. Herbert was a great person, he was a Christian. Herbert worked at Caesars Southern Indiana for over 20 years. He also worked at Green Valley Care Center and Kimball International. Herbert enjoyed wrestling, basketball, gambling, fishing, and the outdoors. Herbert loved hanging out with his friends and co-workers but more than anything, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Herbert is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Janet Lynn, Jeff Tankersley, Karen Socha and Edward Dale Cunningham, and his brother Tim Tankersley.
Left to mourn his passing are his children; Trista Helm and Brandon Cunningham, Grandchildren; Krysten and Kayden Helm, Siblings; his Twin, Tracy "Dwayne" Tankersley and husband; Dwayne, Gloria Stone and Mike Valentine. He also leaves behind his aunts; Sadie and Georgie and many nieces and nephews.
Spring Valley Funeral Home is honored to be of service to the Tankersley family.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Herbert, please visit our floral store.

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