It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Dexter C. Tankersley (Memphis, Tennessee), born in Corinth, Mississippi, who passed away on January 22, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Dexter Tankersley and Grace Jane Coleman Tankersley; and his wife Martha Anne. He is survived by : his children, Mike Tankersley (Janet) of Jackson, TN, Dianne Spooner (John) of Nashville, TN and Linda Harrington (Robert) of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren, Rachael Barker (Jacob), Karlie Tankersley, Adam Tankersley, Cameron Spooner, Anna Spooner, Leah Arnold (Josh) and Meg Harrington; and his sisters, Lorraine Johnson and Jane Roberts (Dan). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to West Jackson Baptist Church Generations Campaign, 580 Oil Well Rd, Jackson, TN 38305.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arrington Funeral Directors