In Loving Memory of

Meshack Tarver

Sunrise: April 1, 1947 - Sunset: August 11, 2019

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:00 a.m.

Nebraska Missionary Baptist Church

3005 County Road 13 Hardaway, Alabama 36039

Rev. James Sullen, Pastor

Officiating

I’m Free

Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free. I’m following the path GOD has laid, you see.

I took His hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day; to laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill

it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things I, too,, will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life’s been full; I savored much;

Good friends, good times; a loved one’s touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your hearts and peace to thee. GOD wanted me now; He set me free!

PALLBEARERS Darius Benson Dontae Powell Randy Cowan James Sanders

Larry Lawrence, Jr. Melvin Sparks, Jr.

FLOWER BEARERS Family & Friends

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Family of the late Meshack Tarver acknowledges with a humble heart each

of you for the love shown during this difficult time. Your kind words, prayers, phone calls, visits,

floral tributes and many other expressions of Christian love will always remain in our hearts.

We would like to especially thank Keisha Hampton and Aunt Julia Mae McAfee for being there and helping us take care of our loved one.

May GOD continue to bless each of you!

Professional Care and Arrangements Entrusted To: Burton’s Funeral Home

607 E. Martin Luther King Highway Tuskegee, Alabama 36083

Phone: (334) 727-2120 • Fax: 334-727-1330 Email: burtonfuneralhome@yahoo.com Web: http://burtonsfuneralhome.com

Ashtyn-RoseDesigns:cathyhoffman58@gmail.com

Order of Service Processional

Musical Selection…………………Nebraska MBC Choir

Scripture Readings…………………………………….……Pulpit

Old Testament New Testament

Prayer of Comfort………………………………………...…Pulpit Solo…………………………………………………………Pinky Powell

Expressions…………………………………..Friends & Family

(Two minutes, please) Eulogy……………………………………………Rev. James Sullen Musical Selection…………………Nebraska MBC Choir Presentation……...…….Burton’s Funeral Home Staff Recessional

Interment Nebraska Churchyard Cemetery

Hardaway, Alabama

Loving Memories Obituary Meshack Tarver, affectionately known as “Dimple”, was born April 1, 1947 to the late Mr. John Sanders and Ms. Willie Mae Tarver in Hardaway (Macon County), Alabama. At an early age, Meshack accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour and began his Christian journey at Lively Hope Baptist Church. Throughout his adult life, he continued to faithfully serve and worship his Master at several area churches including Nebraska Missionary Baptist, Wesley Chapel AME Zion and Saint James AME where Meshack was a devoted member until his health failed. He was educated at Prairie Farm School in Shorter, Alabama where he enjoyed sports and making friends. Upon completion of his studies, Meshack met and married the former Ms. Annie Powell and began a beautiful, loving family; the two were united for more than 20 years until his wife’s untimely demise in 2016. Dimple retired from the City of Montgomery, Sanitation Department after many years of dedicated service. In his spare time, Meshack enjoyed watching television—westerns and wrestling; loved the outdoors—fishing and hunting; auto repair and chatting with friends and family. On Sunday, August 11, 2019, our loved one answered his Master’s gentle call and peacefully entered eternal rest at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC), Opelika, Alabama following an extended illness. In addition to his loving parents and beloved wife, Meshack was preceded in death by 22 brothers and sisters. What a glorious family reunion in heaven when all GOD’s children get together! Loving memories of Meshack “Dimple” Tarver will always and forever be cherished by: nine adoring children, Brenda Safford, Meshack (Nancy) Powell, Dempsey (Gloria) Powell, Shirley (Kale) Stinson, Tynisha (Freddie) Stinson, Lakea ( Jimmy) Powell, Quanta Vaughn, Pedro (Kim) Vaughn, and Crystal (Damian) Jones; 24 darling grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Wayne, Markale, Dajih, Quanesha, Nikki, Rosie, Qundravious, Aaliyah, Nathan, Fredrick, Quantez, Micah, DeAija, Makiya, Trell, Xaine, Raquan, Jadarian, Kasey, Katlain, Xavier, Destiny and Jayvon; seven caring sisters, Evelyn Williams, Willie Mae (Eugene) Boxley, Julia McAfee, Edwina (Larry) Lawrence, Moraline Washington, Shirley (Rodney) Hicks, and Tennie (Lee) McBride; seven dependable brothers, Zack (Glenda) Tarver, James Johnson, Noah ( Jackie) Johnson, Alto (Brenda) Tarver, Johnny O. (Cathy) Sanders, Kelly Sanders and John Wayne Sanders; a host of nieces, nephews, other dear relatives, church members, friends and acquaintances.