Robert Tanner,

Sr.

Robert Mitchell Tanner, 61, of Ochlocknee, GA, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at his residence. Services will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home on Friday, March 1, 2024. Visitation will start at 10am and a memorial service at 11:00 am with Dr. Mike Keown officiating. Robert was born in Van Nuys, CA on September 18, 1962 to the late William Harvey Tanner and Barbara Overstreet Tanner. Robert spent many years on the road as a Truck Driver. He was also skilled in construction work and was always willing to help with any project, big or small. In his later years, he enjoyed volunteering with different organizations like Project Backyard. At Christmas time, you could find him playing Santa for the local nursing homes. He also organized the Swings For Santa softball tournament to help the less fortunate. He was a member of Big Ochlocknee Baptist Church. Robert is survived by; his children, Mitch Tanner (Cortney) of Thomasville, Jasmine Jordan (Carlton) of Byron, GA, and Matthew Tanner of Thomasville, grandchildren, Kinsley Tanner, Ellie Tanner, Amaya Wells, and Kyson Jordan, and sisters, Sandra Rivera (Rolando) of Orlando, FL, and Lorene Bell (Ken) of Moultrie, GA. And numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by; brothers, Ronnie Tanner, and Mike Tanner, and a special uncle, J.M. Overstreet.