Although a native of Western New York, Mr. Tarbox relocated to Arizona in 1965 and retired from Arizona AAA in 1981.
He was the husband of Emily; father of Glenn S. Tarbox and Sharon Holtz; father-in-law of Barbara and Larry True; and stepfather of Karyn, Christopher and Jacqui Sutton and Michel Nay; also survived by five granddaughters and seven great-grandsons.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley at 602-530-6900 in celebration and memory of Glenn.
An open memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ.