Jackson Leroy Tanner, age 91, of 1216 Clyde Ave., Siler City died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Coventry House of Siler City. Mr. Tanner was born November 7, 1917, the son of Edward Eugene and Zelma (Hamilton) Tanner, Sr. Mr. Tanner was a native of Bremen, Georgia. He was retired Manager and CEO of Home Savings and Loan, where in 1955 he started out with Chatham Insurance and Reality and Home Savings & Loan, and in 1963 assumed CEO duties, where he semi retired on January 1, 1983, serving as Vice President from 1983 until 1997. Jack served in the US Army during WW II in the Corps of Engineers in Patton's 3rd Army.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served for over 50 years on the Administrative Board, 30 years as Finance Chairman, Past President of the Men's Bible Class and the Methodist Men's, with 30 years as Sergeant at Arms. He served as Past President of the Siler City Credit Bureau. Jack was past Cub Master, District Chairman and past Finance Chairman of the Boys Scouts. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 for over 50 years, with lifetime membership and past District Commander of the American Legion. He served as past president of the Siler City Country Club. A Mason and Shriner for over of 50 years, serving as past president and treasurer of the Siler City Shriner Club, serving through the chairs and Past Master of the Siler City Masonic Lodge. He was past president of the Chatham County Wildlife Club, former member of Siler City Rotary Club and the Siler City Lion's Club. Jack was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Lon Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Maurice (Wrenn) Tanner, three daughters: Carolyn T. Clark and husband, Thomas H. of Barrington, RI, Patricia T. (Patty) Poole and husband, Russell of Siler City, NC, Jackie T. Griffin and husband, Bub of Sanford, NC and two sons: Dr. John A. Tanner and wife, Sharon E. of Camano Island, WA, William W. (Billy) Tanner and wife, Maria of Siler City, NC; one sister: Ann T. Wright of Clover, SC; Nephew, Don Stevens of Lake Wiley, SC; 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. The funeral will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Michael Sykes and Rev. Travis Owen officiating.Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park with Masonic and military rites by the Randolph Honor Guard.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served for over 50 years on the Administrative Board, 30 years as Finance Chairman, Past President of the Men's Bible Class and the Methodist Men's, with 30 years as Sergeant at Arms. He served as Past President of the Siler City Credit Bureau. Jack was past Cub Master, District Chairman and past Finance Chairman of the Boys Scouts. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 for over 50 years, with lifetime membership and past District Commander of the American Legion. He served as past president of the Siler City Country Club. A Mason and Shriner for over of 50 years, serving as past president and treasurer of the Siler City Shriner Club, serving through the chairs and Past Master of the Siler City Masonic Lodge. He was past president of the Chatham County Wildlife Club, former member of Siler City Rotary Club and the Siler City Lion's Club. Jack was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Lon Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Maurice (Wrenn) Tanner, three daughters: Carolyn T. Clark and husband, Thomas H. of Barrington, RI, Patricia T. (Patty) Poole and husband, Russell of Siler City, NC, Jackie T. Griffin and husband, Bub of Sanford, NC and two sons: Dr. John A. Tanner and wife, Sharon E. of Camano Island, WA, William W. (Billy) Tanner and wife, Maria of Siler City, NC; one sister: Ann T. Wright of Clover, SC; Nephew, Don Stevens of Lake Wiley, SC; 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. The funeral will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Michael Sykes and Rev. Travis Owen officiating.Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park with Masonic and military rites by the Randolph Honor Guard.
Jackson Leroy Tanner, age 91, of 1216 Clyde Ave., Siler City died Friday, February 13, 2009 at Coventry House of Siler City. Mr. Tanner was born November 7, 1917, the son of Edward Eugene and Zelma (Hamilton) Tanner, Sr. Mr. Tanner was a native of Bremen, Georgia. He was retired Manager and CEO of Home Savings and Loan, where in 1955 he started out with Chatham Insurance and Reality and Home Savings & Loan, and in 1963 assumed CEO duties, where he semi retired on January 1, 1983, serving as Vice President from 1983 until 1997. Jack served in the US Army during WW II in the Corps of Engineers in Patton's 3rd Army.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served for over 50 years on the Administrative Board, 30 years as Finance Chairman, Past President of the Men's Bible Class and the Methodist Men's, with 30 years as Sergeant at Arms. He served as Past President of the Siler City Credit Bureau. Jack was past Cub Master, District Chairman and past Finance Chairman of the Boys Scouts. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 for over 50 years, with lifetime membership and past District Commander of the American Legion. He served as past president of the Siler City Country Club. A Mason and Shriner for over of 50 years, serving as past president and treasurer of the Siler City Shriner Club, serving through the chairs and Past Master of the Siler City Masonic Lodge. He was past president of the Chatham County Wildlife Club, former member of Siler City Rotary Club and the Siler City Lion's Club. Jack was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Lon Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Maurice (Wrenn) Tanner, three daughters: Carolyn T. Clark and husband, Thomas H. of Barrington, RI, Patricia T. (Patty) Poole and husband, Russell of Siler City, NC, Jackie T. Griffin and husband, Bub of Sanford, NC and two sons: Dr. John A. Tanner and wife, Sharon E. of Camano Island, WA, William W. (Billy) Tanner and wife, Maria of Siler City, NC; one sister: Ann T. Wright of Clover, SC; Nephew, Don Stevens of Lake Wiley, SC; 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. The funeral will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Michael Sykes and Rev. Travis Owen officiating.Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park with Masonic and military rites by the Randolph Honor Guard.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he served for over 50 years on the Administrative Board, 30 years as Finance Chairman, Past President of the Men's Bible Class and the Methodist Men's, with 30 years as Sergeant at Arms. He served as Past President of the Siler City Credit Bureau. Jack was past Cub Master, District Chairman and past Finance Chairman of the Boys Scouts. He was a member of American Legion Post #93 for over 50 years, with lifetime membership and past District Commander of the American Legion. He served as past president of the Siler City Country Club. A Mason and Shriner for over of 50 years, serving as past president and treasurer of the Siler City Shriner Club, serving through the chairs and Past Master of the Siler City Masonic Lodge. He was past president of the Chatham County Wildlife Club, former member of Siler City Rotary Club and the Siler City Lion's Club. Jack was preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph Lon Griffin. He is survived by his wife: Catherine Maurice (Wrenn) Tanner, three daughters: Carolyn T. Clark and husband, Thomas H. of Barrington, RI, Patricia T. (Patty) Poole and husband, Russell of Siler City, NC, Jackie T. Griffin and husband, Bub of Sanford, NC and two sons: Dr. John A. Tanner and wife, Sharon E. of Camano Island, WA, William W. (Billy) Tanner and wife, Maria of Siler City, NC; one sister: Ann T. Wright of Clover, SC; Nephew, Don Stevens of Lake Wiley, SC; 12 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 - 2:00PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. The funeral will be Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City with Rev. Michael Sykes and Rev. Travis Owen officiating.Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park with Masonic and military rites by the Randolph Honor Guard.
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