Private services were held for Mr. William L. Tarvin age 77 who died Sunday May 26,2019.

Dr. William L. Tarvin taught literature at the university level for thirty-four years.  He has published articles on literature in many scholarly journals

He received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, where he was a Phi Beta Kappa and its Distinguished Undergraduate Scholar.  He taught as a professor of literature at Palm Beach Atlantic College in West Palm Beach, Florida, King Saud University in Saudi Arabia, and Troy University, Dothan, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by parents Paul and Evelyn Tarvin and brother in law Charles Williamson.

He is survived by sister Pauline Williamson, niece Tara (Perry) Hodge, great niece Katie and great nephews Josh and Charlie and great-great niece Evelyn.