James Douglas Tarwater

James Douglas Tarwater

Mr. James Douglas Tarwater, 76, of Guin, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 16, 1949, he was the son of Wyman and Addilou Nix Tarwater and one of 10 siblings.
James attended Marion County High School and left during his senior year to enlist in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He was stationed in Germany during his service to his country. James spent much of his life as a paint and body technician at Fender Benderz in Hamilton, where he worked for more than 15 years until his retirement. James enjoyed going to yard sales, hanging out in local coffee shops socializing with friends and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.
Mr. Tarwater is survived by his children, Tim Tarwater (Lisa) and Christy Langley (Phil); his grandchildren, Brooklynn Gann (Eric), Harper Langley, Ryan Tarwater and Skyler Tarwater; great-grandchildren, Collin Riley and Haisley Gann; his sister, Janice Ingle; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Tarwater was preceded in death by his daughter, Shelly Tarwater; great-grandchildren, Braxton Kade and Rylan James; brothers, Milton and Billy Joe Tarwater; and sisters, Betty Rawls, Dorothy Zuber, Shelby Tuckey, Belvy Haney, Linda Tarwater and Becky Hubbert.
Funeral services for Mr. Tarwater were held on May 30, 2025, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL  35594
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