Mr. Charles Tarver Jr.

May 28, 1951 - August 4, 2017

Charles Louis Tarver, Jr. a resident of Auburn, Alabama, age 66, was born May 28, 1951 in Auburn, Alabama. Charles passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017. Tarver was the only son of the late Mae Willie Tarver and Charles Tarver, Sr. who preceded him in death. He is survived by: his loving wife, Lacie Jackson Tarver of Auburn, AL; daughter, Pamela Tarver-Stewart of Houston, TX; grandson, Henry Tre’Von “Trey” Stewart of Houston, TX; his only sibling, Crystal Miller (Horace Miller) of Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of family members, friends and colleagues to honor and cherish his memories. Charles, a product of Auburn City Schools, graduated from Alabama State University in 1973, B.S., Biology and Chemistry and began teaching in Auburn Public Schools in the same year. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In 1981, Charles received his Masters of Science Education from Auburn University and continued as a teacher at Auburn Junior High. In 1983, he received his School Administration Certification and became Assistant Principal of Auburn High School. In 1987, Charles was recognized in The Tiger as an Outstanding Administrator and received an award for Outstanding Young Men of America. In 1994, he departed from Auburn Middle School. From 1994 until 2001, Charles served as Principal of Samford Middle School. In 2001, he became the Auburn City Schools Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator for Middle Schools. He remained in this position until retirement from Auburn City Schools. In 2001, he re-entered education as Assistant Principal in Troup County, Georgia at Long Cane Middle School. He retired from Troup County in 2014. After retirement, he enjoyed more time with his wife, vacationing, and spending time with his family. The funeral services will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 12 p.m. at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church, Opelika, AL. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Auburn, AL. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home this evening from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. His remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service.