Marvin "Howard" Tarlton gained his wings on Friday, December 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born July 17, 1934 in Union County. He was the son of the late Winfred David and Beddie Esther Green Tarlton. Howard was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother. He was a Godly man of strong faith. He attended Unionville Baptist Church where he served as a church deacon and trustee. Most recently he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where he attended faithfully for 12 years until his health began to decline in 2021.  Howard was also a hard and dedicated worker. After getting out of school at the age of 16, Howard went to work for Charlotte Pipe & Foundry. He later went on to work as a skilled brick mason for many years. In Howard's later years he worked in carpentry and could often be found working hand-and-hand with his wife, Dottie. When Howard wasn't working, he dedicated most of his time to his wife. The two were inseparable; they cherished every moment they were able to spend traveling together, gardening, and canning their home-grown veggies. When their daytime adventures were done, and it came time for dinner, Dottie and Howard would share in a word of prayer always followed by a sweet kiss. Howard also enjoyed the little things. He loved fishing, and hunting, and riding golfcarts. Howard will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30pm on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Trinity Baptist Church, 2613 Concord Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110. Mr. Tarlton will be laid to rest at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery immediately following the service.  The family will receive friends at Trinity Baptist Church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 2:15pm.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in passing by his first wife of 49 ½ years, Ethel Blondean Furr Tarlton, son, Eddie Ferlin Tarlton, 13 siblings, Foster, Frank, Royd, Vestal, WD (Infant Son), Floyd, his twin brother, Herman, Jessie, Kate, Cora, Bobby, Shirlie, and Ruby.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Dottie Rushing Hurst Tarlton, son, Marvin Tarlton (Tammy), and daughter, Lisa Starnes (David), stepdaughter, Alta Davis (Johnny), grandchildren, Leslie Tarlton (Geraldine), Jodi Lennon (Zach), Megan Martinez (Fernando), Jacob Tarlton (Tira), Kelsey Kay, and Amber Starnes; step-grandson, Jonathan Davis (Nicole), 5 great-grandchildren, Andres, Zander, Aspen, Evalyn, and Kix Howard.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Hospice of Union County and especially to nurses, Kaye and Elsy for the care that was given to Howard in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Union County at https://www.atriumhealthfoundation.org.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Tarlton Family.