Dec. 17, 1938 — Dec. 9, 2014

Robert G. Tankersley, 75, of Cassopolis, died peacefully, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2014, in his residence in the presence of his family.

Robert was born Dec. 17, 1938, to James and Sara Jane (Southworth) Tankersley, the third of six children. His parents preceded him in death. He married H. Sharon Brame April 30, 1977, in South Bend. She survives.

Bob loved the lake, loved building houses, and he loved Camp Eberhart. He was a people person who loved gatherings with family and friends.

Bob will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Sharon “Nina” (Brame) Tankersley of Cassopolis; children, Teri Tankersley of Goshen, Robert B. (Heidi) Tankersley of Goshen, Becky (Garry) Daniels of Cassopolis, Pamela (James) Schoff of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Mason Kintigh, Jordan Kintigh, Abby Tankersley, and Lincoln Tankersley, Bryan Schoff and Brett Schoff, both of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Ryan (Gina) Daniels of Mishawaka, Mattie Daniels; two great-granddaughters, Taylor Barnard and Kelsey Barnard; five siblings, James (Francine) Tankersley of Ecuador, Sue (Richard Sweterlitsch of North Carolina, Daniel (Kathleen) Tankersley of Winamac, Indiana, Barbara Keck of Cassopolis, Stephen (Susan) Tankersley of Cassopolis; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather Saturday, Dec. 13, for a Celebration of Bob’s Life beginning at noon at the family residence on Highfield Road in Cassopolis.

The family prefers contributions be made in Robert’s memory to the YMCA Camp Eberhart, 10481 Camp Eberhart Road, Three Rivers, Michigan 49093.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Connelly Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Cassopolis. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.