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Jack Tanner Obituary
Active pallbearers will be Darrell Harbour, Mark Kyzer, David Tanner, Keith Boatwright, Bill Barrier and Glenn Day. Honorary pallbearers will be the John Wesley Fellowship Sunday School class.
Mr. Tanner was born May 13, 1931 in Lexington, SC and passed away on November 11, 2011. He was a son of the late Horace L. and Bertie Day Tanner. Mr. Tanner served in the US Army during the Korean War. He worked at Savannah River Project, Allis Chalmers, and Michelin Tire Company. Mr. Tanner loved working in his yard and taking care of his pond and acreage. He was a lifetime member of Red Bank United Methodist Church and he was an avid Gamecock fan.
Mr. Tanner is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene Hewitt Tanner; daughters, Cathy Whiteside of Lexington, and Lisa Branham (Keith) of Meridian, MS; grandchildren, Ashley Butler (Bowe) of Durham, NC, Brandon Whiteside of Charleston, SC, Devon and Kelly Branham of Knoxville, TN; great-granddaughter, Reece Butler of Durham, NC; aunt, Katherine Sanders of Lexington; and his loyal companion, 'Bruiser'. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Gerald, Billy, and infant, Kenith Tanner.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Mary and Alicia of Tri-County Hospice. caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net
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Dottie Rose
November 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Linda, Lewis and Lynn Boatwright
November 14, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time
Brenda Cook
November 14, 2011
Marlene, Cathy, and Lisa -- I am so sorry to hear about Jack. I'm saddened to learn of his suffering. He was such a compasionate person. He will be missed. Cherish all of your memories. May God continiue to hold each of you in His hand. Brenda Cook (Leesville)
Brenda & Earle Kyzer
November 13, 2011
Marlene & Family, Earle & I are saddened by the passing of Jack. We know that he is with Jesus where there is no pain and no discomfort. ONLY sunshine and love.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
November 13, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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