Dea. Thomas Tarver, 55, of Phenix City, AL passed on Saturday, November 7, 2020 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, Lato, AL with Pastor Felix Worthen, officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 from 3-5 p.m. EST.
Dea. Thomas was born July 18, 1965 in Columbus, GA to the late Roosevelt Tarver and the Late Theresa Tarver. He was was a member of Providence Baptist Church and served in the United States Marine Corps.
Survivors included his wife, Christine Tarver; two daughters Tori Thomas and Tere Thomas; two sons, Brandon Tarver and Thomas Christian Tarver; sister, Stephanie (Roger) Simms; four brothers, Timothy (Venice) Tarver, Angelo Tarver, Marvin Tarver and Casey Tarver; uncle, Samuel Tarver; mother in law, Eva Alexander; one grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.
I started 8th grade at Chavala & Tim and Tom were my true friends from day one. My heart is so heavy with sadness as Tom has passed. The truth is, Tim, God will take care of you and your family because Tom is now free from worry. I love you, Tim. I'm praying for you especially because you are Tom's twin and you will be together again one day.
Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of your beloved husband, father and brother. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come. We thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your family. Blessings and Peace - Phenix Monument Company, LLC * Phenix City, AL
Tarver Family I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy. May your treasured memories and your faith in the scriptures (Revelation 21:3,4) help to comfort you. Your family and friends are in my prayers.TL
To the family with deepest sympathy, many prayers. May God continue to strengthen n comfort each of you during this most difficult time. So sorry for your lossed. Much love, Faye Vaughn-Ingram and family
We will miss Tom. Our condolences to the family. May God keep you in HIS care. Tom was always kind and had a loving spirit. He will truly be missed but there will be a reunion when all the saints come together. May the HOLY SPIRIT comfort the family with this HOPE. Love you all, Brenda & George Tarver
My condolences to the Tarver family . My prayers are with you in your time of bereavement. Please remember that God only let us keep him here for a season and he brought happiness and laughter to all who knew him. His work was done and God called him to rest so God touched him a deep sleep because his work was fond . Rest on In peace Tom Tarver. Ms. Ressa Hall
May your loved one and my neighborhood friend Tom, live on in Paradise. My sincere condolences to the entire Tarver family. Prayerfully yours, Terry McCoy
My condolences to the Tarver family. I remember many of them from our time together at Chavala High School. Good memories.
Tom you always had the sweetest spirit. Thank you for always displaying kindness and love. Keeping the family in our warmest thoughts as you navigate this difficult timeand wishing you hope and healing. Angela Singleton and Family
My heart felt condolences and prayers goes out to the Tarver Family. Rest on peacefully classmate.
Jeffery Hammond
My condolences to the Tarver family . My prayer are with you doing this time of the home going of Thomas.
May the Lord continue to strengthen The Tarver Family as they grieve the loss if their loved one. Cherish the fond memories, remember the good times. He will always be in your heart until you meet again. Cynthia Gilliams Cochran( cousin of Chris Alexander Tarver)
My deepest condolences to you, the family as well as the many dear friends...Love you and I pray strength upon you all during the difficult timePQP37
Sorry to hear of your loss keeping you and your family in prayer
Tom I had to realize that because you were so special, God needed you more than I. It helps me when I feel his loving hands wipe away my tears as I cry. I know that someday we will be twins again, for now i am twinless. I'll keep you in my heart. Know that I love you more Than words can say, and that God will protect you while we are apart. Love Tim your twin brother.
Rest my dear brother, for you did fight the good fight...As you shared with me that you felt our Heavenly Father had called you to become a minister, and you were fighting it, you are now ministering in heaven with mom and dad. I (we) have so many cherish memories that will never be taken away, for you are still with us always in spirit. For you gone the journey we all shall, but knowing you are in the true and living God's hands brings us comfort. Christine thank you for always being there and the tireless strength you've shown, his siblings, the children, family and friends, thank you and continued blessings. Through God we will grow in love and strength together........Your sister love always Stephanie Tarver Simms
Christine, I am so very saddened to hear about the passing of your husband Thomas. My prayers of comfort and peace are with you, your children, and extended family. I will always remember Thomas as the true gentleman was. I always viewed him as mild mannered, kind, and respectful. Just an all around nice guy. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Sundra "FAY" Jones
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tarver family during this difficult time. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen Thornton and D'Andre Hill
My sincerest sympathies to the family. Praying for the entire family. Jo Anne S Hill
I'm very sad to hear about Tom. You have our deepest condolences and sympathy. We ( your cousins) are here for you. May GOD grant the entire Tarver family strength during this difficult time. We love y'all. Howard & Geraldine Watson.
JESUS has taken the sting out of death; it will be no more. Blessed are those who die in The Lord, he(Tom)shall live again forever, because JESUS LIVES!!! Prayers to Christina & The Tarver Family. "Love You Tom" Your Cousin, .............Pat Alexander
Please except my sincere sympathy for the lost of Tom, he was a very good man. We work together for around seven to ten years at EAMC. We will be keeping the family in our pray as your family to take one day at a time to come to terms with your lost. Sheila Smith
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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