Richard H. "Dick" Tankersley Obituary (1938

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Richard H. "Dick" Tankersley Mr. Richard H. "Dick" Tankersley, age 83, of Gilbert, South Carolina entered this life on January 6, 1938 in Bloomington, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Paul and Mildred Howard Tankersley. He was raised in the Canaan community and enjoyed farming. Dick graduated in 1957 from Central High School on Ryker's Ridge. He was inducted into the United States Army and later was honorably discharged and transferred to the Reserves. On June 14, 1959, Dick was united in marriage to Ila Mae Leach at the West Fork Baptist Church in Ripley County. This happy union of 61 years was blessed with a daughter, Susan Renae, and sons, Richard, Ronald and Donald. He and Ila raised their family on their farm near Canaan. Working as a brake press operator, Dick retired after 32 years of service from Envirex (US Filter/Chain Belt). He was a faithful member of the West Fork Baptist Church and after moving to Gilbert in 1999 became a member of the First Baptist Church there. He enjoyed being a member of the Golf Club in South Carolina as well. He loved bowling, golfing, and tending to his farm. Dick died on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 6:54 a.m. at the Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Dick will be missed by his loving wife of 61 years, Ila Mae Leach Tankersley of Gilbert, South Carolina; his loving sons, Richard D. "Rick" Tankersley and his wife, Jonetta of Madison, Indiana, Ronald Tankersley and his wife, Jennifer of Leesville, South Carolina, Donald Tankersley and his wife, Tammy of Canaan, Indiana; 8-grandchildren, 4-step grandchildren, several great grandchildren and step great grandchildren, 1-great great grandson and 1-step great great granddaughter; his brother in law, Dave Lukenbill of Noblesville, Indiana; his sister in law, Evelyn Bassett of Buckeye, Arizona; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Tankersley, his mother, Mildred Howard Tankersley, his daughter, Susan Renae Tankersley, died July 6, 1989, his sister, Paula Lukenbill, and his granddaughter, Eva Renae Tankersley, died January 11, 2018. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, January 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., by Pastor Jim Scroggin at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2632 Michigan Road in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens, 9306 North U.S. 421 near Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Thursday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the Calvary Baptist Church, 2632 Michigan Road in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute will be conducted on Friday at the Calvary Baptist Church by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion with military honors to follow at the graveside. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the First Baptist Church of Gilbert. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONSDUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION DEALING WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WITH THE RESULT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY IS NOW DECLARED A RED ZONE, WE ARE FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIVES FROM GOVERNOR HOLCOMB AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION CONCERNING LARGE EVENTS AND MASS GATHERINGS. WE ARE LIMITED TO 25 AT A TIME INSIDE AND THE USE OF MASKS AND PROPER SOCIAL DISTANCING ARE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED. THE FAMILY DEEPLY APPRECIATES THE SUPPORT AND LOVE SHOWN FROM FRIENDS. THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF EVERYONE IN OUR COMMUNITY IS OF TOP PRIORITY. THANK YOU FOR RESPECTING THE FAMILY AND OUR REQUIREMENTS. YOUR FRIENDS AT MORGAN & NAY FUNERAL CENTRES OF MADISON AND HANOVER. Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Richard H. "Dick" Tankersley, please click here to visit our sympathy store.