Pioneer Citizen and Builder Buried Here Tuesday Morning

J. E. Tarver, familiarly known as "Jim" Tarver by a legion of friends passed away in an Austin hospital, Tuesday, April 24 at 11 a.m., following an illness which extended over a period of years.

The deceased was born in Mississippi in 1867 and came to Texas in 1870, settling in Rosebud a few years later where he immediately began a career as a builder, and identified himself with every community activity. Born in the trying times of Reconstruction and later years of oppression, his heart overflowed with the purpose of making Rosebud a stronghold of integrity and the proving ground of civic ideals. Unwearied in service for others, undismayed by difficulties, his aim was the advancement for good for his community and his people. He identified himself with every community activity and acquired and established extensive holdings here. So great was his faith in Rosebud, he settled here permanently and built the first residence here. He was a good citizen, a good man and an esteemed man. At an early age he became a member of the Church of Christ and remained loyal to its precepts.

Funeral services were were held in the Nicholson chapel at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, with Rev. Don Box officiating. Burial was on the family plot in Woodland cemetery following the chapel service. He was laid to rest aside the remains of his companion, who preceded him in death a few years ago.

He was married to Miss Ollie Stark in young manhood and six children born to this union, five of which are left to mourn, Leslie Tarver, Neoma Tarver Grubb, LaVelle Tarver Ocker, Katherine Tarver Piper and Victor Tarver and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends who are grieved at his passing.

Active pall bearers were Sam G. Henslee, E. O. Meier, Charles Collins, John W. Montford, Dan Asbury, and Joe Vihs(unreadable)