J M Tankersley, age 72 of Chatsworth, GA passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Chatsworth, GA. Mr. Tankersley was born March 3, 1947, in Mobile, GA to the late Everett Tankersley and the late Bessie O’Neal Tankersley. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell Tankersley and sister, Cathy Payne.

Survivors include: wife, Janie Tankersley, son, Billy Tankersley, daughters, Vanisia (Nolan) Gregoire, Kimberley Tankersley, and Katie (Tony) Elliot, sister, Carolyn Seabolt, sixteen grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services: Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 2:00 pm at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home with Dr. Scotty Davis officiating. Pallbearers: Nathan Tankersley, Billy Tankersley, Ethan Elliot, Driston Gregoire, Jacob Picklesimer, and Matthew Godfrey.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Thursday, February 13, 2020, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.