David A. Tarvin

David A. Tarvin, 64, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Monday, August 10, 1959, in Terre Haute, IN, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024 at his residence in Fairview Heights, IL.

David was the Director of Transportation Compliance for Clean Harbors. He is a retired Fire Chief of the Villa Hills FD and French Village FD and he was a firefighter for over 45 years. David was always willing to lend a hand and kept projects going in his spare time. He was a model train enthusiast and loved all things to do with the fire service.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Daughter:
  • Sonja Tarvin
• Parents:
  • Walter and Barbara J., nee Morris, Tarvin
• Grandson
  • Bentley Tarvin

Surviving are his:

• Wife of 23 years:
  • Brenda, nee Greten, Tarvin of Fairview Heights, IL
• Children:
  • Michael (Melinda) Tarvin of New Baden, IL
  • Benjamin (Jena) Tarvin of Norway, IA
  • Katherine (Eric) Buneta of Cedar Rapids, IA
• Grandchildren
  • Brianna Tarvin
  • Gabriel Tarvin
  • Raylee Tarvin
  • Octavia Buneta
  • Aniya Buneta
• Sister:
  • Vanessa (Jim) Hillier of Edwardsville, IL

Extended family:

• Son
  • Sam (Mel) Greco
•  Grandchildren
  • Dominic Greco
  • Ava Greco
  • Alexandria Greco
• Brothers:
  • Rick (Mona) Travis
  • Pat Toussaint
  • Mike (Linda) Morris
• Godson:
  • Robert Morris.

Express condolences at www.kurrusfh.com.

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Villa Hills Fire Department.

Visitation: Visitation from 3:00 – 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.

Memorial Service: Memorial Service will be held at Crosspoint Church (4539 Wanda Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025) on Sunday, June 23rd at 2pm with a provided dessert social following the service. Please email stories about Dave by Friday the 21st to Jhillier2059@gmail.com that will be shared during the service. You can text stories to 618-541-6004 as well.