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 & 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 & Emilia Orsak of Yoakum, TX, and Delton & Gertrude Tanner of Pearl MS.

Memorial Funeral Mass Service (All attendees must wear masks): 2 pm, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville; with Rosary starting at 1:30 pm; and Visitation starting at 1 pm. 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.