Dalton Tankersley

September 6, 1930 - October 23, 2014

Dalton Tankersley born September 6, 1930 in San Angelo, Texas to parents A.C. and Maggie (Johnston) Tankersley, passed away in Hico, Texas on October 23, 2014 at the age of 84. After graduating from of Eunice High School in 1950, Dalton spent his life in service to his country, church and family, first he worked 33 ½ years at El Paso Natural Gas Co, retiring as plant superintendent, Dalton also served 9 years in the US. Army National Guard and was a devote member of the Hico Church of Christ. Dalton also loved to build fiddles, boats, trailers and had a hobby to rebuild old trucks and cars. Dalton was an accomplished airplane pilot. As President of the Sierra Blanca, Texas School Board Dalton was instrumental in the building of the new school building. Out of all of his accomplishments, Dalton “Daddy” was most known for the love of family. Dalton was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; Douglas and A.L. Tankersley, one sister; Mary Jo Guillory. Dalton is survived by his wife of 61 ½ years, Gloria J. Tankersley, son; Mickey Tankersley and wife Stacie, daughters; Lerri Porter and husband Dennis, Angela Tankersley, brother; Troy Tankersley and wife Norma, sister Dorothy Tucker and husband Fred, brother in-law Corky Hall and wife Pam, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.