Charles worked for Oxy from 1969 till his retirement in 1993. He loved carpentry work, woodworking and restoring old tractors, (and being on the tractor) going to Ruidoso, NM, and spending time and eating out with his family.
Charles is survived by his wife Shirley Tanner, daughter in law Debra Tanner, grandson Bradley (Ana)Tanner and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by is parents Jeff and Charlie Tanner, a brother Jackie Tanner, a sister Belva Cunningham, and a son Charles (Rick) Richard Tanner, Jr.