Doyle Tarlton, 75, of Jonesboro died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at St Bernards Medical Center at Jonesboro.

Born Jan. 23, 1933, at Pocahontas, he was a Marine veteran of the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Damon and Bessie Tarlton; and two sisters, Jewell Thielemier and Imogene Mize.

He owned and operated Doyles Auto Parts in Marked Tree and retired in 1995. He was greatly loved as a husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Evalene Bennett Tarlton of the home; one son, L.D. Tarlton (Ann) of Marked Tree; one daughter, Julianne Layman of Jonesboro; one brother, Bill Tarlton of Cove; four grandsons, Michael and Mitchell Layman of Jonesboro and Dwaine and Lance Tarlton of Marked Tree.

Visitation will be tonight from 5-8 in Murphy Funeral Home of Marked Tree.

Funeral services were Tuesday with Pastor Ronnie Benson officiating. Burial followed in Marked Tree Cemetery. Pall bearers were nephews Greg Thielemier, Larry Tarlton, Robert Gill II, Mike Ulmer, Earl Thompson and Rob Dempsey.

Memorials may be made to St. Bernards Hospice, 1726 Marie Circle, Jonesboro 72401.