Gary Dale Tanner Sr. of Missouri lived on this earth from: 02/04/1961 to 07/10/2020

Gary appreciated life, fishing, fixing things with his hands, and his loved ones, including his best four-legged friend Bear. Gary's quirky sense of humor continued full blast to the end of his fight with cancer. Gary's closest friend was his sister, Renia. Gary said; " Renia has followed me everywhere, but this time she cannot!"

On July 10 ^th , 2020, Gary walked up the stairway to heaven to be with his father Parish, bio father Gary, sister Pamela, his two sons Christopher and Justin, his beloved soulmate Jamie, and his distant love ones who took the journey before him.

On earth to continue his memories are his three sons Johnathon, Josh, and Gary Jr. Tanner; his six grandchildren Elsie, Maddie, Tristen, Octavia, Zoey, and Damien; his mother Shirley; his three siblings' Renia, Alice, Parish Jr.; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many more family members and friends. So many that not all names could be listed or a full newspaper for his dedication would be needed.

Gary knew his time was coming soon and because of such he wanted to make sure everyone knew how he felt by placing a selfie and note on his Facebook page.

Written by Gary Dale Tanner Sr. on June 24, 2020:

To all my friends and family…

Just want to thank you for being here for me during all my problems.

I love you all and forget to tell ya'll it's what makes life worth fighting for, not giving up.

Thanks and love ya'll.

Gary Tanner Sr. has said it all! There is nothing more to be said; except… Take his memories and his love and cherish them just as he has cherished each of you.

Services pending.