Roy Tankersley Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Roy Tankersley of Cowan, Tennessee, who passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Roy Tankersley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Harding and Alta Mae Tankersley (Ellis); his stepfather Ted Smith; and his brother Sonny Tankersley. He is survived by: his wife Penny Tankersley; his sons, Bart Tankersley (Ashley) and Brett Tankersley; his grandchildren, Knox and Lexi; his sister Glenda Smith; his close friends, Johnny Willis (Debbie), Dr. DuWayne Glasner (Beckye) and Glen Shaw (Sandy); his pet Elvis; his son Tad Geltz; and his granddaughter Miller Geltz. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
