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MR. WALTER LEE "CAMEO" TANNER

Passed 01/03/2026

Obituary For MR. WALTER LEE "CAMEO" TANNER

Mr. Walter Lee “Cameo” Tanner was born April 20, 1980 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Mr. Walter Lee Tanner Sr. and Barbara Ann Little-Colson. In the late evening hour of January 3, 2026 at Atrium Health Wadesboro, NC, Walter answered the Masters call and took his eternal rest.

Walter lovingly known as “Cameo” gave his life to Christ in recent years. He attended the public schools of Anson County.

Growing up, Cameo was always into fashion. He loved sneakers and jewelry. He also had a love for music and thought he could sing. He loved to laugh, have a good time and spend time with family and friends.

Cameo was preceded in death by his father, Walter Lee Tanner Sr.; mother, Barbara Ann Little-Colson; sister, Alisha Michelle Little; step-brother, Kedrico Tanner; three aunts, Mary Louise Colson, Angela Mechell Colson and Mary Maske; and four uncles, James Arthur Colson, Lee Otis Lindsey, Edward Tanner and Larry Tanner.

Cameo is survived by his loving grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Lee Colson of Wadesboro, NC; two sisters, Taisha Little and Jamieka Chisholm both of Soperton, Georgia; three brothers, Carnel Charles Caple Jr. of Wadesboro, NC, Tyrone Little and Maurice Little both of High Point, NC; one step-brother, Kedric Tanner; step mother, JoAnne Tanner; uncles, Vernon Lindsey of Winston-Salem, NC, Edward Colson of Wadesboro, NC, James Alexander Colson of Atlanta, Georgia, Jessie Tanner, Louis Tanner, Roger Tanner and Eddie Tanner; aunts, Brenda Diggs, Juretha Tanner and Shelby Sturdivant.

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Special cousins who he was raised with, Tameika Hall, Shonda Colson, Kendrick Colson, Jamal Hailey, Matt Colson, Sada Thomas and Evelyn Leak McLaughlin.

The Services to Honor Cameo's Life will be on Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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We're so sorry for your loss, praying for the family 🙏🙏!!

Bruce and Mary, Eraka and Veraka Sturdivant

My condolences to the family 🙏🏿

Annie Smith

The Tanner Family's y'all have my condolence and prayers.

Betty Caple

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.

Sheriff Scott Howell

I'm going to miss you.

Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

so sorry for your loss.

Deacon Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. LOVE ALWAYS W&L TAX SERVICE, WADESBORO,N,C,

DR.WALTER TAG LISENBY

My condolences to the family at this time praying God will heal u were u are sad Sleep in peace can never knew this would be the last time I talk to u we love u rashidaingram & family

Rashidaingram

Sending my deepest condolences to the Tanner family. Rest in peace CAM

Ebony Liles

I have known Cameo all his life. He would always speak when ever I walk by his grandma house. He will always be remembered by all who knew him. My deepest condolences to his grandmother his siblings and entire family. Fly high Cameo You will be missed.

paulette robinson

My condolences to the family RIP Cameo

Lydia Allen

Cameo will be greatly missed.

Jessica Benton

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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