Robert Carl Tarr

Robert Carl Tarr, a long-time resident of Atascocita passed away on August 31, 2025 at the age of 85. Robert was born in Campbell, Ohio in his childhood home on March 24th, 1940. He was the son of Anthony Tarr from Pacentro, Italy and Marie Soboleski of Pennsylvania. Bob grew up in Campbell, Ohio and graduated from Memorial High School where he played the drums in the school band. In October of 1958 he enlisted in the United States Army. His rank was PFC and he drove a tank while stationed in Germany. After completing his service, he was Honorably Discharged.

Bob was married to Patricia Catherine Musolino for 58 years. They began their married life in 1962 in California where he worked pruning palm trees. He then learned carpentry skills and built custom cabinets. Bob also took drafting design classes which eventually landed him a job in the petrochemical field as a piping designer. This career path led to reassignments in Illinois, Michigan and finally Texas, all while raising three kids along the way. Bob also traveled to many countries overseeing the planning and construction of large chemical plants while working for MW Kellogg and Bechtel Corporation.

One of Bob's greatest childhood memories was camping on the shores of Lake Erie. As young adult he played the drums in a local band where they played at weddings and other events. As an adult, Bob cherished family get togethers, spaghetti Sundays and socializing with friends. He said his proudest moment as an adult was watching his two daughters graduate from college.

Bob enjoyed fishing, duck and deer hunting. Other hobbies he liked were golfing, riding jet skis, smoking meats and making his famous butter beans.

If you knew Robert, also known as Bobby Ray, you know how much he loved music. Не really loved 50's music and Neil Diamond. Bob and Pat learned many different dance styles including polka, country, and disco. Bob especially liked playing his pogo cello at any social gathering that had music and if you are wondering..... yes, his pogo cello will be buried with him.

Robert is survived by his daughter Lana Pruitt (Dwayne) of Huffman, Texas, daughter Laura Taylor (Paul) of Fredericksburg, Texas. Grandchildren Kelli Richardson (Jacob), Dwayne Pruitt Jr, Cody Pruitt (Kaity), Brittany Taylor and Christina Keller (Zach), Great

grandchildren Kate and Carter Richardson, Valli and Isla Pruitt, Gibson Brown, Elaina and Lauren Keller. Brother Jack Tarr (Phyllis) of Florida, Nancy Dewitt of Ohio, Carol Silverman of Florida and many nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Marie Tarr, wife Patricia Tarr, brother Anthony Tarr Jr, sisters, Helen Kocur and Florence Texter and son Rocky Joseph Tarr.

In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.com)

A visitation will be held at American Heritage Funeral Home, located at 10710 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77038, on September 16, 2025, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

A committal service will follow at Houston National Cemetery, located at 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77038, on the same day from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm.

Pallbearers for the services will be Dwayne Pruitt, Paul Taylor, Dwayne Pruitt Jr, Cody Pruitt, Jacob Richardson, and Zach Keller.