Nathan Leon Tarpley, 73, of Oil Trough departed this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born March 8, 1949, to Homer and Reba (Webb) Tarpley.
Leon enjoyed the simple things in life. Truck Driving was his first love. After retiring, he loved to tell the stories he acquired over the years of being on the road. He enjoyed his happy place under a shade tree at the lake. He loved to be out loafing around visiting with people and his many friends. He also enjoyed watching Westerns, but his biggest pleasure in life was his grandkids. He loved spending time with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Reba Tarpley.
He is survived by his son, Matthew Shane Tarpley of Newport; his daughters, Samantha Randleas (Joe) of Newport and Amanda Johnson (Thomas) of Pleasant Plains; his grandchildren, Madison Randleas, Kyla Johnson, Eli Johnson and Avery Johnson.
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with John Pollard officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Internment will be at Brown’s Memorial Chapel Cemetery in Thida.
