A memorial service for Charles L. Tannehill, 76, of Monroe, LA will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, January 16, 2015 at St. Luke's Chapel , Grambling, LA. Fr. Thomas Nsubuga will preside. Mr. Tannehill was born November 28, 1938 in Alexandria, LA and passed away January 13, 2015 in Monroe, LA. He was born to the late Murphy and Evelyn Tannehill of Urania, LA. He is survived by his daughters, Lee Evelyn Tannehill, Charlotte Boone and husband Darryl ; grandson William Lafayette Boone; sister Charlotte Westbrook; brother Dr. Richard Tannehill and wife Suzette.Mr. Tannehill was raised in Urania, LA and graduated from Louisiana State University. Graduating with a degree in English he spent his early career as a newspaper editor. He was a former President of the Louisiana Forestry Association and retired from New York Life Insurance Company. The family wishes to thank the staff at The Oaks Nursing Home and the Hospice Family Alliance for care given over the past year.