R.B. TANNERY
Thursday, December 13, 2012 at 7:28PM November 1, 1918 – December 10, 2012
ANDERSON, SC - R.B. Tannery, age 94, of Anderson, SC, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012, at the Rainey Hospice House.
Born in Oconee County, he was the son of the late James Vernon Tannery and the late Annie Ridley Tannery. R.B. proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from J.P. Stevens after many years of service. He was a member of the Ruff Lodge for 70 years. He was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by his children, Raymond (Nancy) Tannery, Peggy (Jim) Light, Irene (Larry) McClain, Shirley Brannon and Diane Foster; two brothers, Charles and James Tannery; one sister, Ginny Moore; ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Irene Jones Tannery; and three sisters.
A private Graveside Service was held on Thursday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
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