Dennis Brooks Tanner, 87, of Nebo, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 5, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born January 8, 1936, at Nebo, the son of the late Samuel and Lyda Sampson Tanner.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Tanner; daughter, Dorma Tanner; brothers, Russell, Romie, Richard, Andy, Seldon, Spencer, Homer, and Harry Tanner; sisters, Myrtle Tanner Dickey and Lula Tanner Cutlip.
Dennis was a lifelong resident of Nebo and an original member of the Tanner Boys Quartet. He loved singing the gospel for Jesus.
He retired from the Clay County Department of Highways in 1996, after 21 years of service.
His pastimes included attending various churches, spending time with his family, hunting and visiting special friends.
Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Patricia Tucker Tanner, whom he married December 5, 1955 at Clay; sons, Larry (April) Tanner of Charleston and Jerry (Karla) Tanner of Nebo; daughter, Loretta (James) Brady also of Nebo; daughter-in-law, Sue Tanner of Charleston; six grandchildren, Stefanie (Casey) Stutler, Dennis (Greta) Conley, Jordan Tanner, Joseph Tanner, Emma Tanner and Luke Tanner; four great grandchildren, Graceyn Conley, Kamryn Stutler, Karter Brown and Peyton Nelson; many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the many special friends, neighbors, relatives, church family, nurses and Hospice for their prayers, love and support during his illness.
A funeral service was held Wednesday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Nebo Baptist Church, Nebo with the Rev. Kenneth Tanner and the Rev. Lester Tanner officiating. Burial will be in the Nebo Cemetery.
The family received friends at the church from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
John H. Taylor Funeral Home, Spencer, is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be shared at www.taylorfuneralhomeinc.com.