Tanner Michael Yoder

Our lives are forever changed by our loss of Tanner. He loved and loved big. Tanner had such an innocent, sweet soul. He was his mommy and daddy's little rugrat, grandpa's lil buddy, memaw's big helper, and most of all he was the best big brother his little sister and brother could ever have.

Tanner was born September 6, 2002 in Texarkana, TX. He attended Pleasant Grove Intermediate School where he was surrounded by multiple friends and loving teachers in his 5th grade class. Tanner's sweet smile, big hazel eyes and beautiful heart impacted everyone who knew him. Tanner was full of life, talking with everyone and anyone who was around, never meeting a stranger. Tanner enjoyed playing with his little brother and sister, hunting, riding his dirt bike, playing video games, and spending time with his friends. Tanner is survived by his loving parents, Aaron and Allison Heise of Queen City, TX and Michael and Marsha Yoder of Texarkana, AR.and siblings, Jaxson Heise and Makayla Yoder. Grandparents include Diane Phelps of Queen City TX, Doug and Darlene Phelps of Queen City, TX, Gary and Carol Heise of Suring, WI, Michael Ford of Wilton, AR, great grandmother, Charlsie Ford of Wilton, AR and grandparents Brazes and Leenetta Tyler of Texarkana, AR, aunts, Rachel Heise of Neenah, WI, Gigi and Damon Ivey of West Plains, MO and Cindy Cowling of Little Rock, AR and uncles, Jason Phelps of Queen City, TX, Brandon Heise of Neenah, WI and Eric Ford of Wilton, AR.

With Tanners passing we are reminded that life is a precious gift. Although we will miss him everyday, he will forever remain in our hearts. Children are a gift from God Psalms 127:3 "It has been a privilege to be his parents".

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me and do not try to stop them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these".

"We Love You Bubba"

Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, April 18, 2014 at Faith Assembly of God Church with Rev. Brian McDonald and Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will be in Chapelwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 17, 2014 at Faith Assembly of God Church.

A memorial fund has been set up in honor of Tanner, and donations can be made at any TexAr Federal Credit Union location or mailed to: Tanner Yoder Memorial Account #464960, TexAr Federal Credit Union, P. O. Box 6085, Texarkana, TX 75505.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.