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Julia Tarbox Obituary

Julia Tarbox

Julia Tarbox, 88, died May 27, 2005, in Albuquerque, N.M.

She was born Sept. 2, 1916, in Memphis, Tenn., to James and Inez Aaron; it was there that she met and married Akron native Robert Krouse Tarbox in 1940. Together they lived in Charlotte, N.C., and Florence, S.C., before moving to Akron after the war. She was a loving wife and mother, caring and reliable friend, and community volunteer. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader and donated her time to her children's schools, to Akron General Medical Center, and as a deaconess at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years in 1988, as well as her parents, her sister, Virginia Aaron Wiggins, and her brother, Charles Lynn Aaron, she is survived by her daughter, Linda Tarbox; and son, Douglas Tarbox, both of Albuquerque, N.M., as well as brothers-in-law, Frederick Tarbox of Coral Gables, Fla., and David Tarbox of Albuquerque, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. THURSDAY in the mausoleum chapel at Rose Hill Burial Park. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron 44313. (Billow FAIR LAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.) Please sign the guestbook at

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on Jun. 1, 2005.

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Gene Nixon

June 2, 2005

Linda & Doug, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I last talked to her when she and I visted the Shavers home after services for John. I meant to come to the service today, but got my times mixed up, thinking it was at 1:00. Hope you and your families are well, and if your in town again please look me up., Gene

Marcia Levine Stone

June 2, 2005

Dear Linda:



I was so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. She was a special parent when you were in my first grade class. She was always willing to help out in any way possible, and will be missed by your family. Your first grade teacher, Marcia

Nancy Keller Kislak

June 1, 2005

Dear Linda,

I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family. I have many wonderful memories of her, particulary when we were children growing up togther in Akron. I remember how kind and gracious she was during preschool playdates and carpools, sleepovers, birthday parties, a trip to Pealy Island, Girl Scouts, and dinners our families shared together.

She a was lovely lady, and she was fun to be with.

I hope that my deep sympathy brings you comfort in some small way.

Sue Dreitzler

June 1, 2005

Dear Linda and Tarbox family,



Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your mother. I recall her quite well from my days at OTS. She was a special lady, someone whom I enjoyed very much. Best to all of you in this time of sadness.



Sue Dreitzler

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