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John Jeffrey Tanner

John Jeffrey Tanner, age 26 died Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at home following a year-long battle with cancer.  He was born June 7, 1986 in Columbus to Lowell Jeffrey Tanner, Richwood and Doris Smale Barlow, Delaware.   He was a member of Richwood First United Methodist Church and a 2004 graduate of North Union High School.  His hobbies included an extreme love of all things musical.  He enjoyed playing organ, piano, and harp, and he tried to master any instrument he picked up.  He enjoyed riding his horse named "Taco" in his spare time. He was part of a very large family including three brothers and a sister, Mike Smale, Delaware; Melissa Pfleager, Marion; Eric (Hannah) Tanner, Cincinnati; Chris (Krystal Spires) Tanner, Richwood; four nieces, two nephews and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Richwood First United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating.  Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery.  Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 7 at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton Street, Richwood, OH  43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Renetta Johnson Plain City Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 10:27 PM My heart is with you in this time of sorrow, there aren't words, I'm sorry is never enough...God be with your families and in your dailey journey remember you will meet again someday... #2 from: Claude & SanDee Tidd Richwood, Ohio Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 8:04 AM Tanner family, we are so sorry for your loss and prayers and condolences to all of you at this time. May God be with you and Bless you with special memories. His music will be heard in heaven. #3 from: stephanie charette myrtle beach SC Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 2:21 PM Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May He bless you with peace and strength in this difficult time..                     Dannielle and Mikee Smale                       Stephanie and Scott Charette #4 from: Leigh Mack-Jugan Delaware, OH Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 4:00 PM My heart goes out to you and your family - John will be deeply missed. Leigh Mack-Jugan Allen Bonecutter #5 from: Tonya Bryant New Jersey Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 9:44 PM I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. #6 from: Bob Smith Delaware, OH Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 2:06 AM We were saddened by the news of his passing. He and his family will be in our thoughts. #7 from: Janet Myers Planisek Delaware, Ohio Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.  Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. #8 from: Jennifer Willis   Sat, Jun 30, 2012 at 11:30 PM I am very sad to hear this news about John. I remember his love for music when he was a student at NUHS and his friendly personality. My condolences to Chris, Eric and the entire family.  Keeping all of you in my prayers.   #9 Private  Log in to view.   #10 from: Nancy Pacha Delaware, Oh. 43015 Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 8:12 PM Jeff and family & Peggy and family So sorry for your loss. John was so blessed to have a caring family and such wonderful talent that was shared with so many friends.Thinking of all of you with deepest sympathy.                                  Nancy Pacha                                  Virgil Hoffman #11 from: DeeAnna Tanner Green Camp Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 2:06 AM My thoughts are with you all today. I will always carry the memories of John. xoxoxo Dee #12 from: Arlene Gregory Delaware, Ohio Tue, Jul 3, 2012 at 12:41 PM Strong positive thoughts are on the way to all your family at this time of loss. #13 from: Mary Frances Dinovo Larsen Columbus, Ohio Wed, Jul 4, 2012 at 10:32 AM Doris..I am so sorry to hear of your Son's Passing. No one should have to bury their child. My Prayer are with you. My electric was down and I just found out on July 4th. My heart goes out to you...Mary

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