ROLAND LEE TANNER

Roland Lee Tanner, 75, of Albertville, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Marshall Medical Center North.  He was a native of Florahome, and lived in the West Putnam areas most all of his life until moving to Albertville 12 years ago.  After graduating from Melrose High School he worked as a cowboy at the Rainbow Ranch and then for 24 years at Hudson Pulp & Paper.  He also became a licensed real estate agent and was the property manager for Florida Rock Industries Grandin Properties.  While in Albertville he was a member of the Fellowship Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Oliver Tanner, his first wife, Kay Tanner and a brother, Donald Tanner.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Tanner of Albertville, a son, Alan Tanner (Joanne) of Melrose, 4 daughters, Karen Varnes (Ed) of Grandin, Louise Osborn (Ross) of St. Augustine, Brenda Sweeney of Florahome and Melinda Sturdivant (Larry) of Grandin, a brother, Leon Tanner (Diana) of Florahome, 3 sisters, Clarine Beach (Don) , Margalee Tanner and Theo Dodge all of Palatka, 12 grandchildren, Lee Tanner, Lauren Tanner, Kaylon Varnes, Carmen McKinney, Tyler Sweeney, Derek Sweeney, Jesse Reed, Brian Reed, Trevor Reed, Drew Tompkins, Christen Tompkins and Gabriella Osborn,  and 1 soon to be great grandchild, Maxx Brewster McKinney.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Palatka Memorial Gardens with Bro. Charles Litzell officiating.  No public visitation is scheduled.

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with the persons name in the subject line. Thank You.

Linda,
Amy and I were sorry to hear about the passing of Roland. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Pat

Pat & Amy Allen ~ Albertville, Alabama

our deepest condolences and prayers to the family

Dorothy hartinger /sabrina ~ keystone heights Fla

Dear Linda,
We are so very sorry for your loss.  We will miss seeing Roland with you at church.  He had such a sweet spirit.  Please know you and your family are in our prayers.  We will see you when you return to Albertville.
Love,
Steve & Nancy

Steve& Nancy Connolly ~ Albertville, Alabama

Linda,
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time.  We hope to see you before long.  If we can do anything, please let us know - keep your grass mowed, etc.  Let us know when you get
back here.
Bro Don
Donald Cotten ~ Albertville, Al

We were certainly saddened by Roland's home going.  Both of you were our true friends and we will miss you greatly.  We pray for the best for you and your family.  Please do keep in touch.  We love you.

Al and Faye Byrd ~ Albertville, Al

Linda, I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Foust ~ Boaz, AL

Linda, we are praying for you in the loss of Mr. Roland. We hope to see you soon. Love you, Teresa

Tim & Teresa Mosley ~ Albertville, Alabama

Our thoughts and prayers have been with you during the past week, especially Saturday. May God Bless all of your family. We hope to hear from you very soon. Love, Bro.Don and Dale

Bro. Don and Dale Cotten ~ Albertville, AL

I am a member of The Fellowship. We have all liftd Roland & his family up in our prayers. May God bless you all.
Ramona
Ramona Smith ~ Albertville, Alabama

Linda,
We were sorry to hear about your loss. We hope you are doing well and want you to know that your Fellowship family is thinking about you. God Bless!
Malcolm and Pam Landers ~ Albertville, AL

We lifted you all up throughout the day on Saturday.  We trust the Lord made it a blessed day of Remembrance and Celebration.
His Love and ours, Pattie & George

Pattie and George Forstall ~ Albertville, Alabama

So sorry to hear of your great loss and I pray you and your family will find comfort knowing where he is.

Teresa Tomlinson ~ Albertville, A L

Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. He will be missed.
randy and dot karr of the Fellowship

Randy & Dot Karr ~ Albertville, Alabama

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steven & Laura Biddle ~ Albertville, Alabama

May God be with you and your family in the homegoing of sweet Mr. Roland.  What a wonderful saint for the Lord.  We will truly miss him.  May God bless!  Larry and Becky

Larry and Becky Walker ~ Albertville, AL

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Glyn and Pauline Willoughby and Family ~ Albertville, AL