WINTER HAVEN -- Mr. Herbert "Lewis" Tiner of Winter Haven died of cancer Wednesday (June 8, 2005) in Winter Haven. He was 76.

Born in Colquitt, Ga., on Jan. 21, 1929, he came to Haines City from there in 1931. He was a citrus dealer and grower for Bentley Brothers. He formerly worked for the family citrus business, J. H. Tiner and Son's Inc. He was a director with the Farm Bureau. He was a member of North Ridge Church.

Mr. Tiner is survived by his wife, Jo-Hilda Posey Tiner; son, Larry Tiner, Winter Haven; mother, Lucille Tiner, Haines City; brother, Roy Tiner, Winter Haven; two grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 this evening at Oak Ridge Funeral Care, 1001 Grace Ave., Haines City. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Haines City.

Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 101 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL 33823.