Terry D. Tanner's Obituary
Terry D. Tanner, age 68, of Belton, MO, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 in Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO.
Terry was born on November 14, 1955 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son to Bob and Darlene (Mathis) Tanner. On August 11, 2023, he married Tina Reneé Kelley and she survives. Terry had been a member at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He worked as a truck driver and enjoyed old cars, traveling, and riding motorcycles. Terry was known for always having a positive outlook on life, friendliness and having never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Tina Tanner of Belton, MO; his father, Bob Tanner (special friend, Merreta Brafield-Graham) of Sesser, IL; three daughters, Megan (Kyle) Lahde of Lexington, KY, Tara Tanner of Lexington, KY, and Kayla Tanner of Cape Girardeau, MO; two stepsons, John Hiltner, and Brendan Hiltner; a brother, Roy (Missy) Tanner of Johnston City, IL; two grandchildren, Tynlee and Tanner Lahde; four nephews, Jesse (Tristan) Jeffords, Dakota (Nikkie) Tanner, Levi (Jaclyn) Tanner, and Dylan (Mataya) Jeffords; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene Tanner; and his grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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