Gaylon Christopher Tarver , 41, of Nacogdoches, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018, in Nacogdoches.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 22, 2018, at White Rock Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Mr. Tarver was born June 13, 1977, in Shelby County, to Don Fletcher and Patricia Tarver. He most recently worked in construction. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and taking care of his family.

He is survived by daughters, Christina Tarver of Kilgore, Texas, Katrina Tarver of Zavalla, Texas; close friend and cousin, Robert Dale Baggett Jr. of Nacogdoches, Texas; uncle, Robert Baggett of Nacogdoches, Texas; aunt, Linda Baggett of Nacogdoches, Texas; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; mother of his children, Larenda Windham Murphy of Center, Texas.

Preceded in death by mother, Patricia Tarver; grandmother, Loyce Sims; father, Don Fletcher.

Pallbearers will be Zenus Whitaker, Kevon Whitaker, Austin Whitaker and Lorenzo Baggett. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Dale Baggett Jr. and Michael Justin Christopher Coulter.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made toward funeral service.