Lakewood Funeral Chapel
98 N. Dixie Drive
Lake Jackson, TX
77566
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
2:00 p.m.
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June 10, 1934 - April 7, 2013
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Dr. Gene Paul Tannery, age 78, passed away April 07, 2013, at his home in Lake Jackson, Tx.
He was born June 10, 1934 in Freeport, Texas, to V.V. "Buster" Tannery and Naomi Tannery. He married the love of his life, Verna Holder Tannery in 1953. He died just short of their 60th wedding anniversary.
He opened his Freeport Chiropractic office in 1957 where he practiced until 1990. Gene loved helping his patients, and expanded that to mentoring new doctors through the Parker Chiropractic Foundation located in Dallas. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, Craig Tannery. He is survived by his wife, Verna; daughter, Delia Akers and husband, Chuck, of Tomball; son, Cary Tannery of Colorado Springs, Co.; daughter-in-law, Laura Martin of Houston; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Other survivors include sister, Verdelle Gregory; niece, Susan Green, brother-in-law, Fred Holder and wife, Reba, all of Lake Jackson.
Gene enjoyed bird hunting (ducks, geese, dove and quail) and bay fishing. Retirement also offered the opportunity for extended RV vacation travel to places as far as Alaska and Nova Scotia.
Memorial services will be at Lakewood Funeral Chapel in Lake Jackson on April 10, 2013 at 2 p.m.. with Pastor Charles Logan officiating.
The family wishes to thank Debra Honeycutt and the staff of A-Med Hospice for their compassionate care and support.
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8 Condolence(s)
Pearlene Nixon Webb
Brazoria, TX
Friday, April 19, 2013
Gene Paul was an exceptional human being and was loved by many people in this area.I went to school with him and Verna Ruth and thought the world of both of them,My prayers are with his family.
Diana Mulloy
Lake Jackson, TX
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Verna, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that good memories, family and friends can comfort you at this difficult time.
NEIL CALDWELL
ANGLETON, TX
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
MARY LOU, DECLAN AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU. DOC WAS ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS AND WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY.
Pam Walker
Lake Jackson, TX
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Verna,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family today.
Robert Danford
Lake Jackson, TX
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Verna, Jackie and I offer our sincere condolence to you and your family during these difficult times. May God give you strength, peace, and comfort.
Robert and Jackie Danford
Linda Donnell Bland
Angleton, TX
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
My condolences to all the family. Dr Tannery was a wonderful man. I remember him fondly at the office/house in Freeport as we teens ran in and out of that home. He always had a kind word for me.
Carolyn Stone
Houston, TX
Monday, April 8, 2013
Words fall short of expressing my sadness on your loss. Even as a little girl hanging out in your house on 2nd street; Dr. Tannery was an impressive figure. He was stern but with a fun sense of humor and so very motivating and encouraging. Dee said today that one of the best compliments he gave her was "that she was just like her mother". I think she is also "just like her father" in her goal setting and always reaching for another challenge. "Like father - like daughter". He was a great man.
Judy Parker
Nashus, NH
Monday, April 8, 2013
Verna and family, Gene was a good friend, great teacher, chiropractor and mentor to so many. You will be missed.