Tony Lee Tarlton

Tony Lee Tarlton obituary, Mount Carmel, IL

Tony Lee Tarlton

Tony Tarlton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Keepes Funeral Home on Jul. 8, 2025.

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Tony Lee Tarlton, 61, of Mt. Carmel, Illinois, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at home. He was born on August 2, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Johnny Albert and Sandra May (Brishke) Tarlton.
Tony worked as a Boilermaker and loved riding his Harley Davidson in his free time. He enjoyed being at home, working on cars, and hanging out with friends in his garage, or one of theirs. He kept his garage spotless and took pride in everything he did.
Tony lived life his own way and made the most of every day. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Tony leaves behind his daughter, Jennifer (Ron Keys) Tarlton; grandsons, Dylan, Jagger, Evan and Trevor Keneipp; several great grandchildren; sister, Sandy (Terry) Johnson; brother, Johnny Tarlton; sister-in-law, Benita Tarlton; several nieces and nephews.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Max Tarlton
No formal services are planned at this time.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Tony's tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Tarlton family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
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