Obituary
Guest Book
Mr. Gregory Arthur Tarvis, age 62, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Centennial Medical Center Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born to Phillip and June Tarvis on November 8 ,1962 in Zaragoza, Spain.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mark Tarvis.
Survivors include his daughter, Crystal Simmers-Boyd; son, Hollace Tarvis; grandchildren, Katharine, Lily, Morgaine, Dakota, Zane, Levi, Emma; great grandchildren, Kendall, Audrianna, Stetson, Sean; brother, Jeff Tarvis; also, he is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Special thank you to the staff at Centennial Medical Center
ARRANGEMENTS
Celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com.
Thurman Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
44 North Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more