Desmond Lee Tanner

WILLIAMSPORT - Desmond Lee Tanner, 29, died on Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Gatehouse. Desmond was born on May 8, 1983 in Williamsport and was the son of the late Russell B. Tanner, Jr. and Arrianna O. (Barbee) Tanner of Williamsport. He was a graduate of Williamsport Area High School class of 2002 and had attended Penn Tech. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and enjoyed sports, especially basketball and enjoyed music. In addition to his mother, Arrianna, he is survived by maternal grandmother; Alice J. Barbee of Williamsport, one uncle; Alphonso L. Barbee of Colorado, two aunts; Latasha K. Barbee of Williamsport and Alicia C. Dalton of Harrisburg and numerous cousins. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by maternal grandfather; John A. Barbee and paternal grandparents; Richard and Ruth Tanner. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Allen & Redmond Funeral Home, 331 Elmira St., Williamsport with the memorial service starting at 11:00 a.m. Janice Sapp will officiate the service. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.