Ralph Tankersley's Obituary
A celebration of the life of Ralph Tankersley, 78, of Longview, will be held 10 AM Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Woodland Christian Church with Reverends Paul and Lisa Klaus officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview.
Ralph was born March 20, 1927 to Samuel and Laura Tankersley. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 19, 2005.
Mr. Tankersley had been a resident of Longview since 1950 coming from Georgia where he graduated from the University of Georgia. He served his country in the US Navy, was a charter member of the Woodland Christian Church, and worked for Texas Eastman for 38 years retiring as payroll supervisor.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday evening from 5-7 PM and have asked that memorial donations be made to Woodland Christian Church, 511 W. Richardson, Longview, Texas 75602.
Mr. Tankersley is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Tankersley of Longview; sons, Mark Tankersley and Jody Hawk of Tyler, Scott Tankersley and wife, Rebecca of Dallas; grandsons, Trevor and Elton Tankersley; and sister, Mary Nell Brown of East Point, GA.
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