Preston "Dale" Tankersley

Preston "Dale" Tankersley obituary

Preston "Dale" Tankersley

Preston Tankersley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adams Brown Service Funeral Home on Oct. 6, 2025.
Preston "Dale" Tankersley, age 55, of Albertville, passed away on September 25, 2025. He is survived by his daughters, Madison Brooke Tankersley, Grace Sueann Tankersley, and Taylor Cheyenne Bliss; granddaughter, Lennox Elizabeth Bliss; sisters, June (Emmett) Perry, Lisa (Kenny) Bishop, and Debra (Dennis) Griffin; and brother, Richard Tankersley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Martin Tankersley, Jr. and Bettye Tankersley; and sister, Diane Raines. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Adams Brown Service Funeral Home, with Rev. Brian Gibson officiating. Burial to follow at Mount Vernon Cemetery. Adams Brown Service Funeral Home directing.

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