I want to take a moment to send my prayers to the Tarver Family...I went to school with John Grant Tarver 1982-1984 and this guy was a stand out guy! Very Genuine! Im sure he took after a part of his dad. So although i never met Mr. Tarver, Im sure he set the bar and was the type of person John G. Tarver is..God Bless & keep you in this Time..... Aaron Akers

Clara, I was so shocked to hear of John's illness and death.  Please know my thoughts are with you and I hope the fun times and memories you made together will help you in this time of sorrow.  Hugs,  Linda

I am so sorry to hear about John, he was a very sweet man.  You family is in my thoughts.  
Quitta McAlester~~

Shannon, I pray for a sense of peace for you and your family.  You will always be a Daddy's girl.

Shannon, I'm so very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, and please know that you and your family are in my heartfelt prayers.

To all the Tarver family I send my love and prayers with you in this time of sorrow. I wish I could be there in this sad time, just know I am there with you in spirit. And I will cherish all the great memories I had with you and your family.

It is always sad to hear of a loss of a loved one especially when it affects one of your own as comrades. Queta and I extend our condolences and deepest sympathy. No words can express our deep sorrow at your time of loss. 
We always say the world has lossed a special person. We keep you all in our prayers.

Clara,
   You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family. JoAnn Pyron

Clara, we are so very, very sorry that John has passed away,.  We love you and mourn with you of your loss.  Please know that our prayers are for your comfort and we ask GOD to be with you.  If we can help in any way please let us know.

Rudy and Betty Dockray

Clara, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. John was a really great guy and you know how much my parents thought of you both. I will never forget how you were there for me when I lost my dear parents, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. Remember the wonderful times you had together. I know John is in heaven w/mom and dad

Clara, John, Terri and Shannon, we did not know John was ill. Have been away from Denison for eight years now-but want you all to know we send our love and best wishes. God will ease the pain of separation if you will just look to him. Blessing to all.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this sudden loss of your husband, father, step-father, grandfather and our friend John.   We will miss his visits with us here in Florida.   Clara, you know we love you and God will see us through this saddest of times.

Carol Sue Diehl
Pam, Charlie & Tyler  Hill (Longwood, FL)

I got so caught up in my crazy world that I did not even know that John had been ill. Clara, I know you were the best caregiver ever-look how much experience you have had over the years! John could not have had anyone more loving, caring, and fun for a wife. You both created some wonderful memories together. This was such a shock to see in the paper. You have always been my role model, my buddy, and my  pyscho analyst. I am here for you whenever you need to talk. Your and your family are in our prayers. We all will miss John! We love you and pray for your strength during this very sad time.

May God bless you & keep you close to his side. You & your family will be in my prayers.  
Paula Orozco

I have such fond memories of growing up with the Tarver family.  John was like a second dad to me.... He was loved very much.... He is now in heaven with my dad, Eddie Shelton and they are surely playing their bluegrass music together once again!

Sending prayers for strength and peace to your family and friends.

May GOD bless the family and my prayers are with you. Diane Beeson.Michael and Angie Beeson David Beeson Mike Beeson

sorry for your loss ,will keep all in my prayers nancy beshirs

Claria I love you so much.I can't take the pain away,but know John's pain is gone.I'm here for you anytime you need me.May God Bless you...Rest in peace John.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

WE HAD SOME REALLY GOOD TIMES,
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND!

Teri and Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss.  I wish I could give you words that would make it better.  All I can assure you is that it does get better in time.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Clara,

I am so sorry for your loss.  Just when we find that elusive happiness it can just slip away.  You will be in my prayers.

Clara
John and I are so sad for your loss of John. Please know that if we can help in any way let us know. We will keep the whole family in our prayers.
Love always,
John and Penny Vest

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John Tarver

April 13, 1939 – May 16, 2010

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