Paul Sanford

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Paul Sanford Tanner

May 08 1935 - Mar 06 2020

Paul Sanford Tanner of Anna, Texas passed away March 6, 2020 at the age of 84.  He was born on May 8, 1935 to Lynn and Georgia Tanner in Norwich, New York.  Paul was a 1953 graduate of Oneida High School in Oneida, New York.  He majored in mathematics and science at Hobart University now known as Hobart and William Smith Colleges, graduating in the class of 1957.  After graduating college, Paul moved to Vermont.  In June of 1959, he was drafted and served his country proudly in the United States Navy.  Paul later went to work for General Motors.  He married Maureen Reilly on April 20, 1963 in North Tonawanda, New York.  Paul worked as a Safety Engineer for the State of Texas.  He was a devoted member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Van Alstyne, Texas.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen Tanner of Anna, Texas; daughter, Lynn Franko of McKinney, Texas; grandson, Preston Franko of McKinney, Texas; numerous other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Georgia Tanner; son, Bryan Paul Tanner; son-in-law, Donovan Franko; and grandson, Dylan Franko.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 919 Spence Road, Van Alystne, Texas 75495.

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