Michael Tarrant

Michael Tarrant, age 69, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2009 in Odessa.

He was born November 1, 1939 to Marshall I. Tarrant and Hannah Louise Rhodes. Michael graduated from Odessa High School in 1959. He was a big fan of football. He loved to watch Permian High and Odessa High football.as well as the Dallas Cowboys and University of Texas Long Horns.

Athletic by nature, in 1983 Michael Tarrant was awarded the Most Consistent Body Building award at the West Texas Body Building Classic. Even though he was not able to march, he did play with the Odessa High School Band and played the piano and organ. He and his mother frequently played the organ together at home and for the church. A big fan of Roy Orbison, he collected many of his works.

Survived by his many caregivers and friends: Joe and Sharon Moya, Martha Loya, Lety Carrillo and his cousins: Dorothy Allen of Buffalo, Mo., Evelyn Cottingham of Houston, Tx., and Jackie Goolsby of Palestine, Tx.

He was predeceased by his parents: Marshal I. Tarrant and Hanna Louise Tarrant and his sister, Marsha Lou Tarrant.

Graveside services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Monday, August 31, 2009 at Sunset Memorial Garden

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