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Edwin Lawrence Tankesley Jr
January 26, 1930 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 91) 91 Years Old
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Edwin Lawrence Tankesley, Jr., 91, of Chattanooga, was born on January 26, 1930 and passed away February 22, 2021. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Margaret (McKinny) and Edwin Lawrence Tankesley, sister, Jean (Tankesley) Fuston, and brothers, Tom and Bob Tankesley. A native of Chattanooga, Ed graduated from Baylor School and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he was a member of Lambda Chi Fraternity. After serving 2 years in the army, First Cavalry Division, he attended graduate school at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and then took a job with CIBA Pharmaceuticals in New Orleans. He returned to Chattanooga and took a job at Winthrop Pharmaceuticals and then Investment Securities. Ed enjoyed camping, fishing, history, and genealogy. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Madolyn Jo Strahle, and had five children, Brenda (Bill) Oglesby, Karen (Paul) Friedla, Judy (David) Hooton, Lynn (Kent) Grotefendt, and Mike (Beverly) Tankesley. He had 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A private service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415 (423)877-3524 www.lanefh.com
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Chattanooga National Cemetery 1200 Bailey Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37404