Obituary of David Edison Tarkington

Hertford, NC David Edison Tarkington, 49, of 288 Body Road, Hertford, NC, died Saturday, October 19, 2002 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa, OK. He was born in Pasquotank County, NC, the son of the late John Edison and Thelma Maitland Tarkington and was the husband of Rebecca Futrell Tarkington of the home. He was a boat builder with Regulator Marine in Edenton, NC. Besides his wife, Mr. Tarkington is survived by a daughter, Kelli Tarkington of Elizabeth City, NC; a step daughter, Amanda Wiggins and husband Atibu of Hertford, NC; a brother, Gene Tarkington of MD and a grandson, Armante’ Jones of Hertford, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dallas Tarkington. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 2:00 pm at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel on Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm and at other times at the residence. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel October 21, 2002 P. O. Drawer 405 ph. 252-335-4395 Elizabeth City, NC 27907-0405 fax 252-335-4329