David Tanner, a cherished father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 68. Born on February 5, 1957, in Alabama, David’s life was a testament to the joy and laughter he brought to everyone around him.
Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Friday, February 21, 2025 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with James Lowe officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Hill Cemetery with Ward Wilson Funeral Home directing.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30 to 2 P.M. Friday, prior to the service.
David proudly served his country as a Helmsman in the United States Navy. After his military service, he embarked on a fulfilling career with Sony, where he retired after several dedicated years. His colleagues at Sony will fondly remember the spirited fishing tournaments in which David was both a fierce competitor and a source of endless entertainment.
Beyond his professional life, David was a man who loved the simple pleasures. Fishing was a hobby he truly enjoyed. His laughter was infectious, and his humor and kindness were the hallmarks of his personality, and those who knew him were all the better for it. He was an avid sports fan and loved Alabama football.
David is preceded in death by his parents, wife Evelyn, and brother Chuck Tanner.
David’s legacy is carried on by his son, William Ward and daughter-in-law Sandra, his sisters Dale Hall and Lee Baxter, sister-in-law Teresa Tanner and the many nieces and nephews who adored their fun-loving uncle. Each family member reflects a piece of David’s kind and funny spirit, ensuring that his memory will continue to bring smiles to faces for years to come.
As we say goodbye to David Tanner, we celebrate a life lived with joy, a heart given to laughter, and a presence that brightened the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His was a life well-lived, full of moments that will be cherished and stories that will be told and retold with warmth and affection. David will be deeply missed, but his legacy of kindness and humor will endure forever.
