Cecil Tanner Obituary

We bid farewell to Cecil Tanner of Batson, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 8, 2026 at the age of 73. Cecil touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Cecil Tanner to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his father Douglas Calvin Tanner; his wife Rowena "Sissie" Tanner; his mother Doris Cross; and his brothers, Ricky Cross and Claud "Buddy" Ashley.

He is survived by: his daughters, Nicole Sparks (Patrick) of Pineland and Shelly Smith (James) of New Boston; his grandchildren, TJ, Emily, Hannah, Kaylie, Lamar, Abbie, Logan and Skyler; his great grandchildren, Derek, Flynn, Oliver, Cullen and Maddy; his sisters, Carolynn Lewis (Tommy) and Judy Hanks; and his sister-in-law Linda Ashley.