Sammy James Tanner, age 54 of Livingston, Texas, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. He was born on October 9, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland to parents, Sammy Tanner and Mildred Roushey Tanner.

Sammy is preceded in death by his father, Sammy Tanner. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Segroves of Garland, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Charles Tanner and Bobbie of Ft. Worth, Texas; step-father, James Segroves of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; special friend, Renee McGowan of Livingston, Texas; friends, Amanda McGowan and Les and Michelle Chappell; numerous nephews, nieces, and other relatives; and a host of friends.

A memorial service for Sammy Tanner will be held at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online register at www.cochranfh.com