Gerald Wiley Tanner Obituary
The family of Gerald Wiley Tanner of Creal Springs, Illinois announces his passing on June 19, 2026. Gerald, born on June 19, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tennyson Tanner and Ivo Owens Tanner; his sister Ruth; his brother-in-law John Womach; his brother Lyman; his siblings-in-law, Ann (Dwight), Herb Soberg, Lloyd Jones, Jr., Eugene, Raymond Jones and Carolyn Jones Dormeier; and his parents-in-law, Lloyd and Geneva Robinson Jones.
He is survived by: his wife Delores Jones; his sons, Steven, Stanley (Debbie) and Stewart (Nora); his grandchildren, Hailey (Sammy Raines), Quinton and Emily; his great grandchild Granger Wiley; his sister Vivan Soberg; and his siblings-in-law, Gloria Tanner, Curtis and Wilma Jones. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to either/or "Springhill Baptist Church" or "Hospice of Southern Illinois.".
