Born 5/4/1936 Dallas Texas, passed away at the age of 82 on 5/26/2018 in Dallas Texas at Golden Acres Health Care Center, after a long battle with cancer. Preceeded in death by wife Peggy Tanner. Proceeded by son James Tanner, daughter Kay Payne, son John Tanner. Grandchildren Travis Tanner, Samuel Tanner McCroskey, Nicholas Tanner, Molly Tanner, and Austin Tanner. Memorial service scheduled Saturday, June 2 at 1pm Sparkman Crane Funeral Home 10501 Garland Road Dallas Texas 75128. In lieu of flowers make any donations to, Grace Bible Fellowship Baptist Church 17897 FM 1255 Canton Texas 75103.