Venson C. Tarkington

On Thursday December 10th 2020 Venson Tarkington went home to be with the Lord joining in heaven his wife, Ruth Tarkington and son, Ronald Dean Tarkington. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Tarkington; his mother, Tennie Tarkington; brother, Reckie Tarkington; sister, Evelyn Brown and his favorite brother-in- law, Bill Brown.
He was born on July 26th 1934 in Damascus, Arkansas.
Venson retired from the United States Air Force. He received the Purple Heart in Vietnam and many other commendations.
He and his wife were the owners of the Denison Kirby Co for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved his many classic cars.
He leaves behind his son, Rockie Tarkington and wife, Sue and granddaughter, Teressa Marie Tarkington of Denison, Texas; sister-in-law, Mona Tarkington and many nieces and nephews.
There will be no service at this time due to the Covid outbreak.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please make a donation to the Denison Animal Welfare Group, 3307 S. Eisenhower Pkwy, Denison, TX 75020; 903-361-4211. He was called Grandpa by many and will be missed by all.
Funeral arrangements are being taken care of by Johnson-Moore Funeral Home of Denison Texas.
Condolences may be registered to: www.johnsonmoorefuneralhome.net.