Mr. Thomas Earl "Tom" Tanner
08/17/1942 - 10/05/2024
Mr. Thomas Earl “Tom” Tanner, age 82, of Brodnax, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday October 5, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was a retired employee of Burlington/BGF with 42 years of service and a United States Army Veteran. Tom enjoyed being outside gardening and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed listening to music with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Willie A. Tanner; his three children: Willie C. and Marie Tanner, Percy and Amber Tanner and Janet and Bryant Watson; his seven grandchildren: Keith Watson (Billie Jo), Andrew Tanner (Caroline), Hunter Tanner (Casey), Jasmine Watson, Bryce Tanner (Madison), Riley Tanner and Kara Tanner and one great-granddaughter, Evelynn Tanner. His brother, Loyd Tanner, Jr. and his sister, Lucille Pollard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd Tanner and Janet Jones Tanner and his siblings: David Tanner, Dorma T. Clary, Henry Tanner, Richard Tanner , C.W. Tanner and Gracie Morgan. A funeral service will be conducted on Thursday October 10th at 11:00 A.M. in Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home with interment to follow in Crestview Memorial Park with full American Legion Military Honors. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 7:30 in the funeral home. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Tanner family.
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Sorry To Hear About Tom, He work at Burlington with me.
With Sympathy
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our prayers for comfort and healing to the Tanner family.
We always enjoyed seeing Mr. Tanner at the library on Saturday night. He was such a pleasant person. Prayers of comfort for his sweet wife and all those who loved him. Barbara Williams and Shelia
Sympathy
Sorry to hear the news Will always remember the good times in Norlina Thoughts & prayers are with you Clarence & Ann
Co-worker and friend
Worked with Tom and Willie for many years and became good friends with them both. Praying the Lord’s peace and comfort for the family at this time and in the future much comfort.
Co worker and friend
Worked with Tom many years. He was a good friend. Praying that the Lord will bring peace and comfort to the family and friends.
Co worker
Great man and even better friend! Rest in peace my friend!!