🖤 Tragic UTV Accident on July 10

🖤 Tragic UTV Accident on July 10

• Eli Raymond Tanner, affectionately known as “E,” lost his life in a UTV accident on July 10 in Charleston—Coles County, IL. The vehicle reportedly crashed and rolled over, with Eli pronounced dead at the scene Mid-Utah Radio+8GoFundMe+8Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys+8.

Family & Community

• He was an energetic and beloved 15-year-old, passionate about basketball and the outdoors. His 16th birthday was to be just a few months away in October GoFundMe.

• Eli is son to Samantha Tanner and brother to Lidiya Blair, Zane Tanner, and Adylan Tanner. He was preceded in death by his cousin Parker Upton, who passed last year GoFundMe.

💔 Funeral & Support

• A GoFundMe campaign was created to assist his family with funeral and living expenses during this heart-wrenching time FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU)+9GoFundMe+9whitleymemorialfuneralhome.com+9.

📝 Sample Tribute Message

Charleston, IL – With overwhelming sadness, we remember the life of Eli Raymond “E” Tanner, 15, who tragically lost his life in a UTV accident on July 10. A source of endless laughter and joy, Eli was a bright star on the basketball court and in the lives of all who knew him.

He is lovingly remembered by his mother, Samantha Tanner, his siblings Lidiya, Zane, and Adylan, and many friends whose lives he touched. Though taken from us far too soon, his spirit lives on in each smile he inspired.

The family has established a GoFundMe to help cover funeral arrangements and support them through this painful time. Donations and shares are deeply appreciated.