Obituary of Robert Tankesley
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Robert “Bob” Tankesley 74 of Vinton went to be with the Lord on Friday September 9, 2016. He was preceded by his parents, Beverly Eisenberger and husband Harry, and Carl Tankesley, stepparents, Louise and Frank Richardson. His son, Michael Tankesley, and a great grandson, Ryden.
Left to cherish his memory are “the wife”, Edie Tankesley; daughters, Bobbie Lokey and husband Troy of Valdosta, GA. and Lisa Campbell and husband Randy of Vinton; grandchildren, Lewis, Chad, and Ryan Cochrane, Robert and Rachel Campbell, and Jessica Lokey; brothers, Jere Tankesley and wife Doris of Lancaster, PA, Randy Tankesley and wife Angel, and Carl Tankesley and wife Anna all of Maryland; and sisters, Linda Pfeil and husband David of Maryland, and Jerry Tangert of PA. Along with several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A funeral service celebrating Bob’s life will be held 1:00pm Friday September 16, 2016 in Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor Adam McDaniel officiating. Inurnment will be private. Family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00pm Thursday September 15, 2016 in Simpson Funeral Home. You may send your condolences to the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.
Thursday
15
September
Receiving of Friends
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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Friday
16
September
Celebration of Life Service
1:00 pm
Friday, September 16, 2016
Simpson Funeral Home
5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, Virginia, United States
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Inurnment
Inurnment will be private
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Robert Tankesley
1941 - 2016
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5160 Peters Creek Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 366-0707
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Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 632-4200
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