George Robert Tanner Cynthiana, Kentucky Obituary

George Robert Tanner

<p>Dr. George Robert Tanner, age 100, of Cynthiana, Kentucky, died Friday, March 17, 2023 at his residence. Born in Florence, Kentucky on July 31, 1922 to the late Robert and Georgia Yealey Tanner. </p><p>Dr. George Robert Tanner was a Pathologist at St. Luke Hospital in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and later worked at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Dr. Tanner served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Cynthiana Christian Church and enjoyed bible study. Additionally, he was a member of the Cynthiana Rotary Club and was a Mason. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives; Sammy Tanner, and Elizabeth Tanner and a son, Dr. George Robert Tanner Jr. </p><p> He is survived by a daughter, Sherry Lynn (Bob) Greene; two stepsons, Jim (Linda) Latimer and Burney Latimer; grandchildren, Brian (Chrissy) Greene and Jason (Sarah) Greene; step grandchildren, Jonathan Latimer, Jennifer (Josh) Whiteman and Jeremy Latimer; great grandchildren, Collin Greene, Sam Greene, Tyler Greene and Dylan Greene; and step great grandchildren, Madeline Whiteman, Avery Whiteman, Penelope Latimer and Adeline Latimer. </p><p>Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Ware Funeral Home by Dr. Larry Bishop with a visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be in the Florence Cemetery at 4 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to Cynthiana Christian Church, P.O. Box 236 Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031. View and sign the guestbook www.warefuneralhome.com.</p>
July 31, 1922 - March 17, 202307/31/192203/17/2023
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The Gonding Family
March 21, 2023
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Daniel and Kathy Stancil
March 21, 2023
Sherry Lynn, Bob, and family, Uncle Bob was a blessing to so many people. We love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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March 20, 2023
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Thomas chapman
March 22, 2023
Thinking of all the Tanner Greene family and your loss. Doc was quite the gentleman. May his memory be eternal! RIP! Hugs Galore Thomas Chapman : TC:
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David Foster
March 21, 2023
Very sad to hear of Dr. George’s passing. I was his primary banker while I was in Cynthiana. I also served in Rotary with him. I always enjoyed our discussions and the advice he shared from his life experiences. He gave much to the community and expected little. May the... Continue Reading
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Nathan Stancil
March 20, 2023
I have not seen our Uncle Bob for many, many years. Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary, and their family Sherry Lynn, Bob, Brian and Jason hold a special place in my memories. From 1980-1985 our family lived in Carlisle, KY, not far from Cynthiana and Bob's farm.

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Bill and Janice Doan
March 20, 2023
Sherry, Bob and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Tanner. We first became acquainted with him when Janice was librarian at Ruth Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas where Sherry taught and Bill was an administrator at Highlands High School. The C... Continue Reading
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Sandy Stephens
March 20, 2023
Sherry Lynn and Family,
We are so sorry we can't be with you to celebrate the life of Dr. Bob. I grew up hearing about him, his doctoring, his farming and his painting and many other endeavors. It was always a joy to spend time with him. We are so glad we were able to... Continue Reading
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Paul A. McElveen
March 19, 2023
Mary Samuel Tanner daughter of a preacher's kid and Dr. George Tanner (affectionately called Doc) helped raise me the son of a preacher's kid. They were not only church family but treated me as family. I was very saddened to hear of his passing, My thoughts, prayers and ... Continue Reading
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Anna Cumbow
March 19, 2023
Thank you Uncle Bob and Aunt Mary for all of the love that you shared with us. I cherish my memories of the drive to your farm, and our adventures while there. I remember always feeling welcomed and like we kids were part of what made it special, rather than being in the... Continue Reading
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Anna, Matt, Hadley, Afton, & Barrett
March 19, 2023
Uncle Bob & Aunt Mary, thank you for loving us & for the happy memories at your home.

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Carolyn Rand
March 19, 2023
What a wonderful Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. As his life journey comes to an end on earth, he leaves everyone with fond memories of a wonderful man. Always so friendly and happy.
I will miss you Doc. Love, Carolyn
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June Lee
March 18, 2023
My thoughts and prayers will be with the family in your great loss! Enjoyed working with Dr. Tanner while at HMH.
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