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Waylen Tanksley

July 19, 1945 — July 9, 2014

Waylen Tanksley

Waylen Tanksley July 19, 1945-July 9, 2014 Mr. Waylen Tanksley, 68, of La Porte, Indiana, died Wednesday July 9, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his wife and grandaughters. He was born July 19, 1945 in Moulton, Alabama, the son of Price Tanksley and Lucy (Chaney) Tanksley. Waylen worked as a machinist for Screw Machine Products for 33 years. Waylen loved the outdoors and wood-working. He was a neighborhood handy-man, he liked to help anyone in need. Waylen was a good old country boy. He loved his family very much. On August 31, 1963, in LaPorte, IN, he married Carol (Wood )Tanksley who survives. He is also survived by his five brothers, Irvin Tanksley of Fish Lake, IN, Dafford Tanksley of Mill Creek, IN, Alfred Tanksley of Mill Creek, IN, Alton Tanksley of Mill Creek, IN, Junior Tanksley of North Liberty, IN; three sisters, Wanda Kinsey of Mill Creek, IN, Sarah Leach of Mill Creek, IN, Virginia Hohalek of Mill Creek, IN; grandchild, Amanda Middleton, and one great-grandchild, Chloe Middleton; several nieces and nephews. Waylen was preceded in death by his parents, son, Roger Tanksley, and daughter, Lori Dubbs. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and Monday, July 14, 2014 10:00 am, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Monday July 14, 2014 at 11:00 am. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions may be made to the: COPD Foundation at copdfoundation.org or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at donate.lls.org Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Waylen Tanksley please visit our Sympathy Store.

Visitation

JUL 13. 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.

602 Maple Ave.

La Porte, IN, 46350

Visitation

JUL 14. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.

602 Maple Ave.

La Porte, IN, 46350

Funeral Ceremony

JUL 14. 11:00 AM (CDT)

Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc.

602 Maple Ave.

La Porte, IN, 46350

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