David Wayne Tanner, 57, of Port O’Connor, and formerly of Hallettsville, passed away on July 4, 2020.  He was born on July 27, 1962, to Mac & Margie “Orsak” Tanner in Yoakum, TX.  He attended schools in Yoakum and then graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1980.  After graduation, he worked at Morgan Portable Buildings; he then moved to Schulenburg and worked for Eiler’s Construction and then Valares.  He moved to Port O’Connor and was presently employed by Overboard Marine as a mechanic.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  He loved barbecuing and going to the beach.

David is survived by; his mother Margie Tanner Price of Hallettsville; brother Dale Tanner of Hallettsville; sister Diane Buzek and husband Joe of Hallettsville; nephew Jeremy Buzek of Houston.  Also Brittany Castillo, whom he loved like a daughter and considered her children as his grandchildren.

David was preceded in death by:  his father Mac Tanner of Magee, MS; grandparents, John and Emilia Orsak of Yoakum, TX, and Delton and Gertrude Tanner of Pearl, MS.

Memorial Funeral Mass Service was celebrated Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Chuck Eilers, Noral McCauley, Randy Fiedler, Lance Wylie and Jeremy Behlen.  Officiant:  Msgr. John Peters.  Memorials:  Donor’s Choice.  Burial:  a private burial at a later date.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.