Raymond Tanner

Raymond Tanner, formerly of Knob Noster, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Holden Manor Care Center in Holden Missouri. He was 63. Raymond was born at the U.S. Army Hospital in Neubrucke, Germany on September 17, 1960, to Hubert Tanner and the late Jean (Page) Tanner. As a member of an Air Force family, Raymond grew up in various places, including Germany, Louisiana, Florida and Taiwan, eventually ending up in Knob Noster, Missouri. He attended Knob Noster High School and is remembered by his classmates as a gifted guitarist and baseball player. After high school, Raymond performed as a musician in various rock bands, wandering between Las Vegas, California and other places unknown. Wherever he went, his easygoing nature allowed him to make friends and charm the ladies. Sadly, in the late 1990s, he was stricken with a benign brain tumor which rendered him permanently disabled. He returned to Knob Noster and resided with his mother and brother until 2020. Raymond moved to Holden Manor Care Center where he lived out his remaining years. His smile, sense of humor and flirtatious nature won the hearts of the Holden staff. He could often be heard singing whatever song popped into his head. Raymond was lovingly cared for by everyone at Holden Manor, even as he took his final breath. Raymond is survived by his father, Hubert (Lina) Tanner; his sister Carolyn McCrary and brothers Donald Tanner, Marnell (Mary) Tanner and Gerald Tanner, as well as nieces, nephews and other extended family. His mother, Jean, preceded him in death. Raymond’s family will host a private informal gathering on Jan. 20, 2024 at Holden Manor to share music and memories with those who loved him. The gathering will also be streamed on Facebook. Words cannot express our gratitude to Holden Manor staff for their love and care of Raymond in his final years. We also wish to thank Nancy Jo Jennings and her staff at Johnson County Administrator’s Office for the many hours spent overseeing Raymond’s care since September 2020. Raymond’s remains are being cremated and managed by Campbell-Cast Funeral Home in Holden, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you tune into your favorite classic 70s rock station, turn up the volume and sing along. We believe that Raymond would want it that way. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.castfuneralhome.com.

Raymond Tanner

September 17, 1960 - January 10, 2024