Rincon – Frank Bennette Tarleton, Sr., 93, passed away on Monday at Memorial.

Mr. Tarleton was of the Baptist faith. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II, the Air Force during Korea and Vietnam and the Georgia Air National Guard for a total of 33 years. He was a member of the Solomon's Lodge #1, Alee Temple and GWRRA. He was predeceased by his wives, Chloe Clark Tarleton and Wilma Mixon Tarleton; parents, Bundy and Kate Tarleton; step-mother, Weelock Earnhardt Tarleton; son, Ned Tarleton and five sisters and brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Thigpen Tarleton; daughter, Brenda Tarleton Lord (Chris); son, Frank B. Tarleton, Jr. (Terry Dasher); step-children, Diane Deverger (Bruce), Kathy Jenkins (Reuben), Judy Jenkins (Jack), Rev. Buddy Thigpen (Susan); 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Verna Lee Davis and Doris Nesbitt (James); numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend, Harry Glick.

The visitation was from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the funeral home. The funeral to honor Mr. Ben's life followed at 12 noon on Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home. Rev. Joe Springer officiated with Mr. Frank B. Tarleton, Jr. and Mr. Harry Glick offering eulogies. Active pallbearers were Reuben Jenkins, Jack Jenkins, Harry Glick, Michael Green, Adam Parker and Joseph M. Tarleton. Honorary Pallbearers were co-workers from the 165th Air National Guard. Burial followed at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with full military honors and Masonic rites.

Remembrances may be given to Morris Slotin Fund of Alee Temple, P.O. Box 1414 Savannah, GA 31416.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes
West Chatham Chapel
901 W. Hwy 80
Pooler, GA 31322
912-748-2444