Otis Lee "Tobe" Tanner, 87, of Flintstone, Ga., formerly of Rector, died Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2005.

Mr. Tanner was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Sikeston, Mo., and was married June 4, 1938, in Rector to Maudine Sinko, who preceded him in death.

Also preceding him in death were his daughter, Sharon Elizabeth Boyd; son-in-law, Carl Boyd, and a number of brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two grandsons, Eric and Stacy Boyd, of Flintstone, Ga., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at Woodland Heights Cemetery in Rector with Rev. Freddie Barker officiating. Irby Funeral Home of Rector was in charge of arrangements.