Alexander "Alex" Steven Tanton

August 28, 1994 - December 19, 2021

Alexander “Alex” Steven Tanton, 27, of Ladson, husband of Brittany Tanton, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his residence. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 7 o’clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted by the family, or memorial donations may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Rd., N. Charleston, SC 29406 or The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi, at www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org. Alex was born on August 28, 1994 in Rota, Spain, son of James Tanton of Summerville and Kathryn Fox of Summerville. He graduated from Ashley Ridge High School and received his Bachelor’s degree from College of Charleston. He enjoyed playing basketball, watching “YouTube” and playing video games and computer games. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, including his fur babies. Survivors in addition to his wife Brittany and parents are: sister, Lauren Tanton of N. Charleston; dogs: Stanley and Toby; and cat, Ellie. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040.