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Paul Tanner Obituary
Paul was united in marriage to Elizabeth Mae Orr on June 26, 1969. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Finger, Tennessee.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Tanner of Selmer, TN; three daughters: Sonia Isbell and husband Randy of Adamsville, TN, Gina Miller and husband Jason of Selmer, TN, Jessica Bruce and husband Tim of Selmer, TN; six grandchildren: Bradley Butler and wife Brooke of Michie, TN, Megan Tranum and husband Jacob of Somerville, TN, Dilan Miller and wife Sheena of Selmer, TN, Cole Miller and wife Katie of Nashville, TN, Josh and Emma Leonard both of Selmer, TN; two great grandchildren, Bella and Eli Sims both of Michie, TN; four sisters: Janice Ring of Michie, TN, Brenda Horton of Selmer, TN, Pamela Weeks of Selmer, TN, Delaine Tanner of Selmer, TN; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tanner was preceded in death by a sister, Edith Mae Anderson; and a brother, Hugh Tanner.
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160 West Cypress Ave P. O. Box 309, Selmer, TN 38375
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