James (Rocky) Tankersley, 98 yrs old, Kansas City, Missouri passed peacefully on March 31, 2020 at his home at Wexford Place. A private graveside service will be held at Floral Hills Cemetery for the family and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please check back for future memorial service date, time and location.
James (Rocky) Tankersley was born on September 21, 1921 in Springfield, Missouri to Ray and Ruby Tankersley.
Rocky served in WW2 and the Korean War and worked 2 full careers. He worked at GM for 30 years, retired for 17 and lived at the Lake of the Ozarks where he dabbled in many side jobs. Rocky had a very active retirement and was always curious and interested in learning new crafts. He volunteered as a firefighter, soon to become Chief, worked alongside contractors and electricians on various lake projects, drove a school bus part time and created and participated in the local CB club. Rocky also served in leadership at Sunrise Bible Church for over 15 years. During his lake living years he and his lovely wife, Mary purchased a motorhome and traveled with the “snow birds” for several seasons. At age 72, he moved back to Kansas City to be close to family, built a house in Gladstone and went to work for his son in law’s business KC Waterproofing for another 17 years. Rocky’s passion for his military years turned into another side hustle. He collected information for fellow military personnel worldwide and worked closely with the Navy Memorial in Washington DC to make sure their information was input into the Navy Log. Over 115 entries were made.
Rocky was a Legend. Rocky loved Jesus. Rocky was charismatic and a friend to all. Rocky was a jack of many trades, master of them all. He even knew how to use Facebook, in ALL CAPS. Rocky was a devoted husband to his bride of 71 years, father to 5, and grandchildren and great grandchildren galore. Rocky was our hero.
Rocky was preceded in death by his father Ray, his mother Ruby, his brother Gene and his son, Robert.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, age 92, children, Jamie Sue McAdams (John), James Alan Tankersley (Vicki), Holly Jean Eaton (Don), Mary Michelle Derry (Don), along with many grandchildren.
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