Ralph Tatlock Jr., 84, of Franklin, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011.
Born in Washburn, ME, he was the son of the late Morris Ralph Tatlock. and Lucy Sarah Jordan Tatlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Maurice, Earl and Donald Tatlock. Ralph was a US Army veteran and served in Japan during WWII. He liked to restore old trucks and always enjoyed working with his hands. He once owned a semi truck with his brother and they traveled across the country.
He is survived by his wife of 63 ½ years, Leona Ruth Tetro Tatlock; son, Keevan Tatlock of Palm Bay, FL; two daughters, Sandra Garris of Jupiter, FL and Tanya Nareau of Mills River, NC; brother, Fred Tatlock of Florida; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 in the Chapel of Macon Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Reeves will officiate. Military Honors will be conducted by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial donations can be made to Angel Hospice General Fund, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.