Eugene Joseph Tanner

Eugene Joseph Tanner – an 81 year-old lifelong resident of Wilmer passed away at his home on Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired from Scott Paper Company as a Division Manager after 36 years of service. Mr. Tanner was a longtime member of Wilmer Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for more than 50 years. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed farming, hunting, and fishing. Mr. Tanner is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lena Tanner; daughters, Karen Jenkins (Barry) and Julie Sanford (Bob); sister, Margie Chavers (Bill); six grandchildren, Amanda Coggin (Jarrod), Rachel Mudrich (Jonathan), Lee Jenkins (Kayla), Joseph Sanford, Brannan Sanford, and Taylor Sanford; three great-grandchildren, Leanna Coggin, Jaxson Coggin, and Stetson Mudrich; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held from Wilmer Baptist Church on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 followed by interment in Wilmer Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.