1951 – 2023
Neal Clifford Tanner died at the age of 71 on August 5, 2023. He was born October 13, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Wayne and Phyllis (Gay) Tanner.
He was drafted into the army in 1971 where he would learn his future trade through his service. After his military commitment he returned to Arizona to reside and raise a family. He was honored to be a Veteran. He worked in data processing for Associated Grocers/Fleming Foods, and OK DHS.
In 1997 he moved to Oklahoma. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles, bowling, sports, listening to live music, and praising God.
His parents, wife Paula, and son, Patrick Tanner, preceded Neal in death. Survivors include his daughter, JoeLee Mills and husband Charlie of Edmond, OK grandson, Benjamin Mills of Edmond, OK grandson, Aiden Tanner of Ada, OK, brother, Wayne "Skip" Tanner and wife Corrie of Phoenix, AZ brother, Ronald Tanner and wife Julie of East Troy, WI. Brother-in-law Glynn Bartlett and wife Diane and Aunt Janet Wesolowski. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK.
Interment will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Old Lamesa Cemetery, 1010 County Rd 20, Lamesa, TX 79331.
Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 with family present at Matthews Funeral Home.