Mr. John Richard Tarkington
July 10, 1938 | May 27, 2025
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Wake/Visitation
12:00 PM
Thursday, June 12, 2025
You May Visit Mr. Tarkington
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | Noon – 6:00PM
The Ruby Chapel at Tree of Life
1051 S. Handley Drive – Fort Worth, Texas
Thursday, June 12, 2025 | Noon – 6:00PM
The Ruby Chapel at Tree of Life
1051 S. Handley Drive – Fort Worth, Texas
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Friday, June 13, 2025
The Celebration of Life
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 11:00AM
Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church
1051 E. Humbolt Street – Fort Worth, Texas
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 11:00AM
Baker Chapel A.M.E. Church
1051 E. Humbolt Street – Fort Worth, Texas
Burial
He Shall Rest…
Cedar Hill Memorial Park
Arlington, Texas
Cedar Hill Memorial Park
Arlington, Texas
To The Best Father-in-Law in the world, “Papa Johnny.” Thanks for the insightful conversations, for your kindness, for your impactful presence and support—thank you for EVERYTHING. I’m going to miss your voice, your jokes, your loving-kindness, and your cooking. You are one of a kind, a smooth and true gentleman. 🕯️ 💙 🕯️
Family, I extend my condolences. Mr. Tarkington was an extremely nice person. I enjoyed many conversations with him. To my son-in-law, Rev. LeSean Tarkington and daughter Rev. Johnetta T.
Tarkington, family and friends, my prayer is that God comfort you and strengthen you as only he can.
C. TOODLE
BESSEMER, ALABAMA