Charles Edward Tanner, 85, was peacefully delivered to our Lord on October 28, in Deale, Maryland. Born August 24, 1935 in Putnam County West Virginia to the late John Henry and Mable Irene (Mash) Tanner. Mr. Tanner was a proud US Army veteran, an award-winning Washington Post newspaper carrier, and a deacon at Montrose Baptist Church for many years.

Surviving are four daughters, Diane Schrader and husband Stephen of Mount Airy, Debby Painter and husband William, Mary Jane Rhodes and husband Kenneth, all from Elkridge, and Tammy Atkins and husband Mac of Deale; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, two sisters, Violet Lyons and Janet Williams and husband Gene both of West Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death is his wife of 38 years Barbara Lorraine Tanner and two grandchildren Catherine Lorraine and Mason Graham.

Bearers will be Gary Johnson Jr., Paul Loiacono, Silas Donnelly, Glen Houck Jr., Glen Houck III, Troy Houck, Kyle Houck, Joe Houck and Dillon Saraber. Honorary bearer will be Michael Loiacono.