Wally is survived by his mom Jennie Tanner; wife of 41 years Cheri Tanner; four children Brian Tanner, Racheal (Alonzo) Tanner, Tracey (Ashley) Tanner, and Amber (Freddie) Tanner; grandchildren Zackary, Brittanie, Bentley, Ariana, Sabrina, Kamarrie, Jakarie, Natalie, Jayden, and Ayden; siblings Dean Tanner, Delise (Craig) Manning, and Amy (Micheal) Stinnett; his dog Big Boy; and several beloved family members.
Wally was a very strong and passionate person. He loved his family and had a very warm heart. He would do anything to help others.
Visitation will be at Haisten Funerals & Cremations, 1745 Zack Hinton Parkway, McDonough, GA 30253, on November 11, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
His Celebration of Life will take place in the Haisten Chapel on November 12, 2026, at 10:00 am. A Committal Service will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, 3125, 319 N Erwin St, Cartersville, GA 30120, on November 12, 2026.
