William A. Tanner II Homegoing Program

Active Pallbearers

Honorary Pallbearers

Acknowledgment

Thank you for your prayers, which have increased our faith; your kind words which have encouraged our hearts, your presence which has given us arms to lean on. The thought of every card and expres-sion of kindness and sympathy added a touch of beauty. Because of your caring and sharing, you have made our burden lighter. Please continue to pray for us and may God’s blessings forever shine on each of you. The Family

Sherrod Belton Flenoy Richardson III

Christopher Plummer  Henry Stewart

Lamont Castile  Andre Conner 

The Robinson Family The Belton Family

The Saffold Family The Williams Family

The Braggs Family The Plummer Family

Raymond Mabon   Steve Marsela

Andre Payne  Andre Monroe

Bobby Watkins  Darryl Jones

Dear friend, Dale   Dr. Karlen Johnson

Crusaders Temple Church of God In Christ Family

~Repast~

Crusader’s Temple COGIC 9100 Hooper Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90002

Funeral Services Entrusted To: ANGELUS FUNERAL HOME 3875 Crenshaw Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90008 James Plummer—FDR 1381

(323) 296-6666

Heaven Sent Called Home

West Angeles Church of God In Christ 3045 Crenshaw Boulevard

Los Angeles, California 90016

Presiding Bishop Charles Edward Blake, Sr., Pastor Elder Patrick Cole, Officiant

Friday, December 19, 2014 @11:00 AM

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Order of Celebration

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer” Romans 12:12

Processional of the Family and Ministers Vessels Choir

Moderator: Evangelist Delores Stephens

Invocation: Elder Willie Lee

Scripture: Old Testament: Psalm 23 Evangelist Vernodean Lee

New Testament: John 14:1-6 Elder Larry Doss

Selection: “To Live is Christ” Frederick D. Braggs

Expressions of Love: West Angeles Church Evangelist LaVonna Morrow

Acknowledgements/Family Thanks Sonya L. Belton &

Sybil L. Belton-Braggs

Reflections: (2 minutes each) Elder Otis Saffold,

Raymond Mabon & Cecilia Murry

Selection: Lord’s Prayer GaShon Holden

Reflections: (2 minutes each) Elder Terrance Lee Saffold, Sr.,

Flenoy Richardson II &

Benita Yates

William’s Journey Sherriell McMullen

Musical Selection Timothy Saffold, Sr.

Words of Comfort Elder Patrick Cole, Asst. Pastor Crusader’s Temple COGIC

Final Moments: The Congregation Vessels Choir

Recessional: Vessels Choir

Interment Inglewood Park Cemetery 720 E. Florence Avenue Inglewood, CA 90301  

William Archie Tanner, II was born on Tuesday, February 27, 1962 at South Hoover Hospital to the parents of the Late William Archie Tanner, Sr., and Mary Alice Tanner. William was the first grandson of the Late Eddie and Mattie Hammond who spoiled him to pieces. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.

Growing up, he attended 66th Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, in which his current pas-tor, Supt. Robert Cole was his third grade teacher. He also attended Mary McLeod Bethune Junior High School and later graduated from John C. Fremont High School in 1981. In 1986, William attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business Education from Cal-ifornia State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

William loved his family and friends, he loved to exercise, and loved to eat comfort food. He was an avid basketball and tennis player who was a diehard Lakers, Dr. J, Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams fan. He was a selfless person who had a BIG heart for people with an amazing “rain man” memory.

William began his professional career at McDonnell Douglas as an electrician. Later, he joined the Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation in Torrance, California. William also worked for the State Unemployment Department at various locations. He continued his professional career as a Li-censed Program Analyst for the State of California for 19 ½ years. William always thought of his supervisor, Benita Yates and his co-workers as family.

William started his spiritual journey with Tabernacle Church of God In Christ followed by Unity Baptist Church and later Crusader’s Temple Church of God in Christ (Pastor, Supt. Robert Cole), in which he remained faithful until his death. William was a devoted servant who loved God, his Pastors/Elders and his church families. In regards to volunteer work, William served at the YMCA, worked as a Summer School Youth Counselor, was a Board Member for “His Sheltering Arms” for Substance Abused Women and Children in addition to being a member of the Christian Education Department at Crusader’s Temple COGIC.

On December 11, 2014, the Lord decided to call His valiant soldier home. William leaves fond memories that will be cherished by his Loving Mother, Mary A. Tanner, his father William A. Tanner, Sr., who preceded him in death, his Aunt Dorothy J. Belton, his Uncle Lewis Belton who preceded him in death. His Cousins, Eddie Hammond (Angie), Nellie Hammond, best friend Sher-rod Belton, Sonya Belton, Sybil Belton-Braggs (Fred), his best friends Angelo Dale Robinson and Christopher Plummer, his wonderful Great-Aunties, Lula Saffold-Morgan and Alfreda Campbell, along with a host of numerous loving cousins, co-workers, classmates (Pathfinder for Life aka P4L), Facebook/email supporters, church family and friends.