Sam Tarbet was born in Lamesa, Texas on October 12th 1946 to Price Keith and Ethel Tarbet. He was the youngest of 7 with 4 brothers (Joe, Don, Bob, and Lynn) and 2 sisters (Nelda and Ruth). Sam grew up on a small farm in Ackerly, Texas. He attended Lubbock Christian College and Abilene Christian College where he made lifelong friendships. He moved to Austin Texas in 1972 and on February 22nd 1973, Sam and Linda met for a first date at Nighthawk steakhouse, and, as they say ..."the rest is history". Sam and Linda were married at the Austin Presbyterian Seminary Chapel on July 26th 1975. Sam and Linda then moved to Horseshoe Bay in 1976. Their first son, Samuel Justin was born in 1978. They built their first home in 1979. Their second son, Jonathan David, was born in 1979 and finally their third son, Benjamin Wade, was born in 1982. Sam worked tirelessly in real-estate, at home, and at Church to provide a wonderful and loving life for his family.
Sam began his real estate career in Horseshoe bay working for Norman and Wayne Hurd. He enjoyed his work there and continued in real estate and helped develop the area for 46 years. In that time he gained many friends and colleagues and was an integral part of the community
Sam was a faithful Christian and member of the Church of Christ throughout his life. He was a member and volunteer at the Marble Falls Church of Christ for 30 years followed by the Lake Country Church of Christ for the last 14 years.
Sam is now reunited with his loving wife Linda who passed away on April 13th 2017 and his oldest brother Joe on April 10th, 2019. Sam is survived by his 3 sons and 2 granddaughters. Justin and his wife Lauren of Pflugerville with their 2 daughters Madison Brooke and Ava Sunshine; Jonathan of Marble Falls; and Benjamin of Marble Falls. He is also survived by his brothers (Don, Bob, and Lynn) and sisters (Nelda and Ruth). As well as, many nephews, nieces, cousins, and an abundance of friends and colleagues.
There will be a family visitation held on Monday August 3rd, 2020 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 Highway 281 N. in Marble Falls. The memorial service will be held at the Marble Falls Church of Christ, 711 Broadway, on Tuesday August 4th, 2020 at 10:30 am. A short graveside service will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park, 4219 Park Road 4, just north of Marble Falls.
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