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Submitted: 8/14/23 • Approved: 8/16/23 • Last Updated: 8/19/23 • R1496237-G1496237-S3
Charles
October 17, 1932 - November 27, 2015
Joan
May 5, 1933 - September 5, 1993
Charles Gay Tanner, 83, of El Dorado, AR passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015 at John R. Williamson Hospice House.
Born on October 17, 1932 in Haynesville, LA; he was the son of Melton “Jake” Reuben Tanner and Elizabeth Purvis Tanner. Charles graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and worked for 35 years with Mobil Oil Corporation in South Louisiana. He was a charter member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Charles loved fishing, camping and playing with his grandkids.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan McCrary Tanner and grandson, Nicholas Bellew.
Survivors are his wife, Monteene Slaughter Knighten Tanner, a son, Ronald Tanner (Judy) of Greer SC; a stepson, Chris Knighten (Jann) of Fayetteville, AR; daughters, Donna Bellew (Bryan) of Plano TX and Linda Rainwater (Phillip) of El Dorado, AR; a stepdaughter, Becky Renshaw of Garland, TX. Along with nine grandchildren, Greg Bellew, Vanessa Bellew, Doug Tanner (Beth), Tara Ruehling (Steven), Kevin Swilley, Yvette Swilley, Rane Renshaw, Chandler Renshaw and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Monday, November 30, 2015 at Immanuel Baptist Church in El Dorado with Rev. Ron Sanders officiating. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 4 pm to 6 pm at Youngs Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Building Fund, 701 South West Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730 and Lifetouch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle Road, El Dorado, AR 71730.
Contributed on 8/14/23 by debbraszymanski
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