Tarver Mickel Braddock was born on April 4, 2007, at St. Francis Hospital in Monroe, LA to parents Lindsey Husted Braddock and Brett Tarver Braddock. He passed away on January 5, 2024, at the tender age of 16. Tarver has completed his education at Lexington, Sallie Humble, and Neville Junior High schools, and is presently in his junior year at Neville High School. He was affiliated with the Interact Club, Renaissance, and Student Council. He derived genuine pleasure from participating in Neville’s retail programme.
Additionally, he actively participated in Neville Baseball, where he particularly enjoyed assuming the role of the “left field lounge” captain. He was a member of the Neville Football Team and took great satisfaction in his exceptional style and fashion sense. He was a participant of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church where he actively participated in and assisted in organising a teenage retreat. Tarver also had a strong affinity for participating in Young Life.
His greatest passion in life was bringing joy to others via humour. His charm and grin were unique. The infectious nature of his attitude and enthusiasm was evident. He illuminated every space and consistently shown a readiness to entertain. Tarver made a deliberate effort to provide joy to others. He had an exceptional work ethic and derived great satisfaction from “engaging in projects”. He had a deep passion for fishing, hunting, and engaging in various outdoor activities. He devoted innumerable hours on the boat that he had a strong aversion towards. His greatest source of happiness was spending time with his buddies.
He ardently cherished his sons with the same intensity as his own kin. Despite his younger age, Tarver diligently cared for and ensured the safety of his sister Stella. Tarver’s smile, laughter, and charisma will endure always within our hearts and minds. Tarver would prefer that we refrain from expressing sadness or donning dark attire. Kindly attire yourself in vibrant hues to commemorate his existence. He want for us all to emulate his behaviour: to display frequent smiles and radiate positivity wherever we may be.
His maternal grandmother, Deborah Hamilton Pope (Honey), and maternal grandpa, William Lindsey Husted, III (Papa), passed away before him. Survivors of Stella Elizabeth Braddock include her parents, sister, maternal great grandmother Mary Alice Mickel Husted, grandmother Vicki Husted, aunt and uncle Holly and Brian Campbell, cousins Will and Thomas, paternal grandmother Frances Elizabeth Tarver, paternal grandfather David Brett Braddock (Sandi), uncle Ryan Braddock, cousin Caroline, aunt and uncle Kate and John David Braddock Sr., and cousins John David Jr. “Jack” and Savannah, Brenda and Keith Bonin, Carol and Wilby Campbell. There are also numerous other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The individuals who will be responsible for carrying the casket during the funeral procession are Will Campbell, Thomas Campbell, Max Southern, Jake Booth, James “Bubba” Scalia, Marshall Burkett, Eli Day, Reese Reichardt, Allen Parker, George Tucker, Johnathan Ditta, Hunt Grant, Sutton Lewis, Jack Braddock, and McCain Jarrell. The funeral ceremonies commemorating and paying tribute to Tarver’s life will take place at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, presided over by Reverend R. B. Moore. The funeral home in Monroe, LA, will oversee private family graveside ceremonies at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.
