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🕊️ OBITUARY: Randy Cohen Tarr 🕊️
Randy Cohen Tarr, 65, of Mitchell, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Bedford, following a motor vehicle accident.
Born July 3, 1961, in Bedford, he was the son of Joseph Marvin Sr. and Mildred Eloise (Lindsey) Tarr. Randy was a 1980 graduate of Mitchell High School and retired from GE, where he worked as an assembler and served as the Union Steward. An avid fan of IU Basketball, his kids and grandkids were his world.
“God came first, kids and grandkids second, family came third.”
“If it was meant to be, it will be.”
👨👩👧👦 Survivors Include: • Daughter: Erica (Sara Tillette) Tarr of Mitchell
• Grandchildren: Briley Slaughterback, Peyton Slaughterback, McKenzi Tillette, Joslynn Chastain, Josiah Cobb, and Madalynn Cobb
• Siblings: Sandy Eastridge of Mitchell, Beth (Bryan) Newlin of Orleans, Lana (Tim) Duncan of Bloomington, Gary (Tersa) Tarr of Mitchell, Joe (Tammie) Tarr of Bedford, Bob (Gloria) Tarr of Denver, CO, and Beverly (Todd) Chastain of Florida
• Several nieces, nephews, and cousins
🕊️ Preceded in Death By: • His parents
• Daughter: Timber Brooke Tarr (passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026)
• Siblings: Benny Tarr, Terry Tarr, Gail England, and Donald Tarr
🕯️ Service Details: • Visitation: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM until the 1:00 PM service time at the funeral home
• Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center
• Officiant: Reverend Steve Jones
• Burial: Mitchell Cemetery
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