Tarbet Williams, (85) of McLeansville, North Carolina, returned peacefully to his Heavenly Father on August 22, 2022.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa St. Greensboro, NC. Visitation begins at 11:00 am, the funeral service follows at 11:30 am.

Tarbet was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Born in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 1st, 1937, Tarbet is the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Williams. As a young child, he moved to Brooklyn, New York where he spent his formative years and picked up his love for music. At the age of 18, Tarbet joined the United States Army where he served from 1955-1961. Following his Honorable Discharge, Tarbet proudly joined the NY State Police. After several years of service, he retired from New York State and made his home in Richmond Virginia where he met his sweetheart, Joyce. Tarbet's love of God and music was undeniable. His love of singing could be seen most Sundays as part of the Male Chorus at Mount Olive Baptist (Glen Allen, Va.) and at Providence Baptist Church (Greensboro, NC.)where he remained a faithful member until his passing. Tarbet leaves behind a lifetime of beautiful memories in his wife Joyce Williams, his two Sons Marc (Dawn) Williams, of Uniondale Long Island, Randy (Tracey) Williams of Pamplico South Carolina, Step-daughter Lila Tuck of Nashville Tennessee, Five grandchildren, Kaliek, Kiwon, Anthony, Shana, and Damon. Nine great-grandchildren. His Sister Bonnie Brown of North Port, Alabama, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loved relatives and friends.