He was born November 14, 1937 to Henry and Maudie Jones Tanton in Ruston, LA. He was a veteran of the United States Marines and was a retired truck driver.
Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Jo Ann Tanton; brother, Jimmy Ray Tanton; half sisters, Gladys Taylor, Ruth O'Neil; son, William Mark Tanton; daughter, Maxine Tanton; daughter-in-law, Suzy Tanton; three grandchildren, Laura, Rebecca, and Roger Tanton; and great grandchild, Shelby Nicole Williams.
Survivors include his children, Jim Tanton (Julia), Darlene Resendiz, Pam Tatum, Janice Medrano all of El Dorado; brother, Glenn Tanton; sister, Diane "Sue" Green; thirteen grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren.
A memorial service may be announced at a later date. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Young's Funeral Directors.
Condolences may be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com