Birth date: Dec 11, 1945 Death date: Feb 1, 2020
Services for Rotley Tankersley 74, of Lufkin, are scheduled Saturday, February 15, 2020, at noon at Long Chapel C.M.E. Church. Interment will follow at the Davis Memorial Garden. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. till the time of Read Obituary
My condolences go out to you and your family Brenda. Rotley was a beautiful person. My prayers is for God to give you all strength to go through this trying time. We will miss him. He might not be here with you physically,but he is with you in spirit.The Bible tells us that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Keep trusting in God!
Brenda,
I am so sorry to hear about Rodley's passing. I really enjoyed you guys when you came to California. We are praying for the family.
Love,
Pat Ross
Thoughts and prayers for Brenda and family. Rotley was always a joy to work with at LUFKIN SSLC, upbeat, positive, always a smile on his face. Rotley touched the lives of many residents as well as employees. Almost always had a funny story or a joke. Rotley will be missed in the LUFKIN sports community as well as just being a distinguished member of the community willing to mentor and be a positive roll model for young people!
Rest In Peace My Friend,
Lisa Curington
Our deepest condolences to Brenda, Tanks children and all his family and friends that loved him dearly. Tank was a good friend to many, but one of my uncle's dearest. Royce and Tank helped my brother Jerry get settled in Lufkin over 40 years ago and he did the same for me over 30 years ago. He was funny, helpful, had an uplifting spirit and a good role model for people of all ages, especially our youth. Tank left a positive mark on the staff and residents at the supported living center, those he worked with in the sporting field and to many others his short life has touch. He will be missed by many. It breaks our hearts to see him go, there were so many that loved him so. Pain and sorrow has left a whole but it will shrink with time, as you remember each beautiful memory, Tank has left behind. May God who watches over us all continue to guide you and give you strength during your time of need.
Joan Wheeler and Family
Rotley Tankersley will always be remembered as a fun and caring employee at Lufkin State Supported Living Center. He loved sports and was always rooting for the Speical Olypians; encouraging them to do their best! He cared about his family and friends. I was not present but he talked often about a joke Mary Alice Millican played on him that had something to do with blowing into a horn that resulted in a puff of powder blowing back into his face. He was respected by many boys, that turned into respectful men under his leadership! He will be missed by many. Rest in Peace my Friend, Gale Wasson Director of Lufkin State Supported Living Center.
