Dr. Charles “Bill” W. Tanner, Jr.

September 10, 1958 - March 17, 2024

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visitation

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 |

Wednesday 3/20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

service

First Baptist Church, Ruston

200 S. Trenton

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-4628 |

Thursday 3/21, 10:00 am

cemetery

Mt Nebo Cemetery

2196 Downsville Rd

Downsville, LA 71234

318-245-9053 |

Thursday 3/21

Funeral services for Dr. Charles William “Bill” Tanner, Jr. will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Ruston under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Ruston. Interment will follow at Mt Nebo Cemetery in Downsville, LA. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Charles William Tanner, Sr., and Callie Mae Tanner, and son Charles William Tanner, lll.

Bill graduated from Springhill High School, then attended and graduated Louisiana Tech University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Pre-Medicine as well as a minor degree in Zoology. From there he attended and graduated Louisiana State University Shreveport receiving his Medical Doctorate degree and then he completed his Urological Residency at LSU Medical Center, Shreveport. He then began his practice as a licensed Urologist at Green Clinic of Ruston and resided there for the last 35+ years.

An outdoorsman for sure, he was an avid duck hunter, bass fisherman as well as skilled scuba diver. But when he wasn’t at the duck camp or fishing along the banks of Lake Erling in Arkansas, his other “happy” place was at home with a dog in his lap, Donna in the chair beside him and watching the Texas Rangers win on TV.

Bill was a family man; his greatest joy was spending time with his family anywhere and anytime. His twin-cesses, Lilly and Layla were the apple of his eye, and he was proud to tell anyone and everyone about them. He was married to his wife, Donna, for 41 memorable years and they had two children, Holly and Heather. Bill was a deacon at First Baptist Church Ruston where he also traveled on 2 medical mission trips. He was never afraid to share his faith with anyone, he was a true good and faithful servant to our heavenly Father. He loved the Lord and served Him well. Bill Tanner has left a legacy of compassion, integrity, kindness and determination that will live on through his family as well as the countless patients that came to see him at Green Clinic.

A special thanks to David Osafo for his attentive and compassionate care. Thank you to all of the doctors and nurses that took care of Bill during his final days. Also, a special thank you to Green Clinic and staff for the wonderful years of serving alongside him during his practice. We are truly grateful for our church family for the outpouring of love and prayers through this journey and before. Thank you to our Heavenly Father for always having His hand on Bill and our family.

Pallbearers will be David Neal, Dr. Jeb Butler, Bill Roundtree, Daniel Murray, Daniel Holder, and Adam Neal

The family request that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Ruston, or Wounded Warrior Project, or Smile Train.org.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Ruston

209 North Bonner

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-2832 | Map

Wednesday 3/20, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

First Baptist Church, Ruston

200 S. Trenton

Ruston, LA 71270

318-255-4628 | Map

Thursday 3/21, 10:00 am

Mt Nebo Cemetery

2196 Downsville Rd

Downsville, LA 71234

318-245-9053 | Map

Thursday 3/21

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Rest in peace Bill.

Sad and sorry for your loss. May God give y’all comfort, strength and peace in days ahead. God bless. Tom and Paulette

Donna, Holly, and Heather- and of course the beautiful grand daughters - I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Donna, you and Bill opened your home to me as I entered Louisiana Tech a brand new Christian young lady. You trusted me with your girls, invited me to be a part of your family, showed me what a Christian couple, a Christian home looks like, basically helped disciple me. I have told many people about you over the years, what you both invested in me. You are both special to me in my memories of that season of life. Thank you. Bill is receiving his reward in Heaven from Jesus for the generosity you showed. I will never forget him. Hugs to you all and prayers for comfort. I know He will be missed by many.

Sending prayers as you move through this time in your life, knowing Bill is rejoicing in Heaven with his Father God. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have his appearing." 2Timothy 4:7-8

My condolences to your family. I really liked Dr.Tanner.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

God sometimes takes the best ones first- as was with Bill. As first cousins, we grew up together- I miss those times and will miss him. My special condolences to Donna, Holly and Heather.

Sending prayers to all family may God give y’all peace through this sad time 🙏🏻 Dr Tanner was my doctor for many years and was always there when I needed him! I also was so blessed to have been able to scrub with him for many years @ NLMC & RSC.He was a kind and caring great man!! He will truly be missed♥️ And I loved seeing the pics and him telling us the stories about the twins 🩷🩷

Thinking of you and your family and praying for Gods peace and comfort during this difficult time. We love yall! Matthew 5:4

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It is with deep sadness to hear of the passing of my physician Dr.Charles Tanner who I met in 2010.I am alive today because of his care. He was kind and gentle and treated me with a lot of respect and offered me the support I needed to get through that difficult time. I would like to express my gratitude to him for his care and the treatment. My deepest condolences to his wife, his children and family. May his kind and gentle soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Prof. Martha Tamakloe Accra, Ghana

My prayers go out for the family, I was blessed to have him as a Doctor for many years. And yes, many conversations revolved around our children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

All our love and prayers

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With Deepest Sympathy.

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My prayers and sympathy are given for such a loss. Bill gave much of himself to others during his life and that is what I will remember about his life.

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. His legacy will live through the love and wisdom he passed on to you and the memories you share. Sending you hugs.

I will be forever grateful for Doc allowing me to hunt out of his deer stand at the Farm. Bill Roundtree and I always wanted Doc to kill a big buck, but Duck hunting was his favorite. He will be forever in our hearts! Take one day at a time and hold all your good memories close to your heart. Praying for your family in the days ahead.

To Bill's family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Karen Smith Parker SHS Class of '76.

My Sincere Condolences to the Tanner family for your loss

I am so sorry for your loss, truly sorry. Dr. Tanner was beyond wonderful to me in some of my most painful and difficult times. I was so sad to learn of his retirement, but truly heartbroken at his passing. There was never a time that I had an appointment with him that we didn't talk a little about life in general and in every one of those conversations he never failed to mention his family or his wife in some loving way. He was my fav!

Dr. Tanner was a man of integrity, great doctor, boss, and friend. I worked many moons ago for him as a nurse, and learned so much from him. He was always so nice to us. He took great care of my father. He will be missed but never forgotten. Prayers for his beautiful family to feel Gods love and comfort today, tomorrow, and the days to come. Rest In Peace Dr. Tanner. I will miss you! Daniele Kessler Sherrill

He will be greatly missed. I have so many fond memories of him coming through OB to talk to Dr McWhorter and together they often made us laugh way too hard. Such a good person and physician.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

To the Tanner family. I was Dr. Finley nurses starting in 1985. In 1995 I became the DON until 2001 when my mom became ill prompting a career change. Dr. Tanner was also my urologist. This will be a huge loss to the medical community. Prayers for the up coming days ahead

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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My prayers are with the Tanner family. Dr. Tanner was a wonderful doctor that truly cared for his patients. He will be missed.

I am so very sorry! He has been my doctor for the last 10 years and I always trusted him completely! He was a wonderful man and a great doctor! God bless you all and keep you surrounded with his grace during this difficult time!

Sorry to hear about Doc he will be greatly missed prayers for you and your family.

Donna, So very sorry to hear about Doc. They don't make them like him anymore. Much love to you a d your family during this difficult time period.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.