Allan "Lefty" Lee Tarrh

He was preceded in death by his parents, Galen and Dorothy Tarrh; and his brother, Dennis Tarrh.

He is survived by his wife, Frieda Tarrh; son, Kevin Tarrh and his wife, Stacy and their children Trevor, Sydney and Leyton; son, Jamey Tarrh and his wife Holly and their children Tyler and Joel; his sister, Gail Kessel; and his brother, Lloyd Tarrh.

Allan, or as many people knew him “Lefty," was born on January 25, 1944, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Galen and Dorothy Tarrh. He grew up in the little town of Prairie Creek where he attended school and participated in baseball, basketball and track. He attended Indiana State University and earned a bachelor's degree in history and economics.

It was during these years he met his wife, Frieda Kay Wright, at church. They got married in December 1965 and started life together while he was finishing up his student teaching. After college, Allan's first job was teaching high school in Linton, Indiana. He taught history and also coached the JV basketball team. Allan and Frieda had their first child, Kevin, in April of 1967. A few years later, Allan changed careers and went into management with Montgomery Ward and that required a move back to Terre Haute. In 1970, their youngest son, Jamey, was born. The career change with Montgomery Ward lead to numerous moves within the states of Indiana and Illinois. In 1981, another job change moved Allan and his family to Birmingham, Alabama. They lived there for about 2 ½ years and yet another change in job moved them to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they lived for 40 years. In late 2023, Allan and Frieda moved to the Richmond area to be close to family.

Before the Lord called him home, he enjoyed being able to spend more time with his family. Throughout his life, Allan's love for the Lord propelled him to teach the bible in his church and in his home. He wanted everyone to hear the gospel and know salvation through Jesus Christ.

Allan enjoyed teaching the Bible, coaching his sons' teams, playing golf, watching football, baseball, basketball & golf, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.

The family will receive friends from 1-2pm on Saturday, March 21 at Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot Chapel. A memorial service will begin at 2pm.

Donations can be made to a memorial fund at Southside Nazarene Church in Allan's name, proceeds will go to missions.

Donations can be made by using the below link or mailing a check to Southside Church, 6851 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Please write “Allan Tarrh Memorial Fund” in the memo.

The family would like to extend sincere thanks to all who have offered prayers, love, support, and acts of kindness during this time of loss. Your compassion and care have brought great comfort to our family, and we are deeply grateful.