Paul Fred Tarno

Paul Fred Tarno Born December 18th, 1939, in DeSoto Parish, La passed away on October 14th, 2026, in Athens, Texas. Born to his loving parents, Otis Milfred and Mary-Alice Chandler Tarno. Paul Fred was a Christian man whose idea of fun was to work hard every day! Outside of that, he loved hunting and trot line fishing, And a good ole fish fry with family and friends. He had a big heart and loved people. He was a mechanic for several years alongside 1 brother. Then he became a truck driver for Strickland Transportation, Wilson Trucking, Whites Cafeteria, and Cameron Wholesale. While he still did mechanic work on the side with another one of his brothers. He always worked on family and friends’ cars for years after…until he couldn’t… which was not too many years ago. He will forever be loved and dearly missed!!!

Paul is proceeded in death by his loving parents Otis Milfred Tarno, Mary Alice Chandler Tarno, James A Ballard (father-in-law), and Martha W. Wishard (mother-in-law). He was the last of 12 brothers and sisters alongside many other family members that passed before him.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Janet Gayle Ballard Tarno of 63 years. His two daughters Paula Denise Tarno Gries, and Karen Michelle Tarno Hubbard alongside one stepdaughter Shelah Horn Cole. In addition, he is survived by 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, three Great-Grandchildren

Please keep the Tarno Family in your thoughts and prayers while they navigate this trial in their lives.