James Otis Tanner Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Otis Tanner of Murphy, North Carolina, who passed away on January 24, 2024 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Otis McClelland and Geneva James Tanner; and his sister Bobbie Jean Robertson. He is survived by: his wife Emma Swanson Tanner; his children, Gail Adams (Marvin) of Murphy, Tammy Roberts (Eldon) of Murphy, Rodney Tanner of Murphy and Lee Tanner (Crystal) of Murphy; and his grandchildren, Brent Adams (Jessica), Glen Roberts (Nicole), Amber Roberts, Cheryl Ouyang (Yung), Cassie Ledford (Mike), Josh Tanner (Allison Bateman), Dawson and Eli Tanner. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.
