Visitation: Friday, July 25, 2025
Visitation Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Visitation Location: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
412 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Eatonville, Florida
Service Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
412 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Eatonville, Florida
Service Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Service Time: 1:00 PM
Service Location: First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens
4025 W. Palmetto Street
Tampa, Florida
Obituary:
Deacon Andrew A. “JR” Tarver, 69, of Montverde, departed this life on Monday, July 7, 2025. Andrew was born July 4, 1956 in Eufaula, Alabama to the late Lela and Wallace Tarver. After high school, Andrew continued his education and was a proud graduate of Bethune-Cookman College, class of 1982. Professionally, Andrew worked as a courier for FedEx.
While residing in Tampa, Florida, Andrew joined First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens. He was initiated into the Pi Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He was also a Scout Master, and a Master Mason of Landmark Lodge #93. He was a member of the Omega Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at the time of his demise.
Later, Andrew moved to Montverde, Florida. He became an active and faithful member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, Eatonville. Over the years he served in various departments of the church and as a deacon was very faithful with his responsibilities. Andrew’s legacy is one of love, resilience, kindness, and devotion to family, friend, and community. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege to know him.
Deacon Tarver leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Pamela Tarver; his sons, William A. (Renada) Tarver, Langston H. Tarver. He also leaves a host of other relatives, fraternity brothers, church family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 25, 2025 from 5-7 PM at the church. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1:00 PM at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 412 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville with Pastor Willie C. Barnes, officiating.
Final services will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, 4025 W. Palmetto Street, Tampa with Pastor Anthony W. Greene, officiating. Interment: Rest Haven Memorial Park, Tampa.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Sickle Cell Disease Research Foundation at SCDFC.org and help improve the quality of life for those affected by this deadly disease, in his honor.
9 Comments
Sending my condolences to the Tarver Family.
To the family of my Dear Departed Wildcat Divine 9 and Brother in Christ Family
I pray Gods blessings upon you during this time of bereavement, I pray that God wraps his arms around you and give you comfort. I pray you hold onto the cherish memories. May God bless and keep you in Jesus name I pray.. Hail Wildcats c/o 84 🩷💚
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences are with the Family. Mr. Tarver was a wonderful person. I pray that God brings you comfort now and in the days ahead.
He was a man of God, husband, father, and dear friend. He was called home to be with the Lord to receive his wings and special assignment to keep watch over his family. He will be truly missed. Much love and deepest sympathies to his family🤍💜🕊️🛐✝️😇🙏🏾💔😞🫶🏾
Prayers and Condolences to the family of my 1982
B-C(C)U Classmate. JR will definitely be missed.
RIH Classmate JR!
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to his family. Hail Wildcats c/o 86. RIP JR
It is with great sadness that I’ve learned of the passing of JR. We have crossed paths for many years and I admired him from a distance for his resilience and passion for life. Rest well my brother in Christ, rest well.
Upon learning of the passing of your beloved Brother, Husband, Father and beloved family member we would like to take a moment to extend our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. To my sister Marie, stay strong and be that Rock for the rest of the family and please know that we are here for you. To Pamela, and the Children William and Langston, we leave these words of the Great Psalmist with you “Cast your burdens on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” Psalms 55:22,
Melvin M. Stone & Family Retired Fire Marshal of the City of Tampa Retired Assistant Director Florida Division of State Fire Marshal
I met “JR” when I arrived at BCC. Even though I had only a brief encounter with him, he left a lasting & profound impact. I pray that God gives his wife & family strength to endure through this difficult period of mourning. Rest well, ‘big brother’. God has called you home because your work on this side is done.
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