Leslie Allen Tarbix Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, passed away from natural causes on June 7, 2024 at Duke University Hospital.

The son of Leslie Tarbox Sr and Marcella Tarbox, Leslie grew up in Caribue Maine. He was born May 28,1956 in Cary Memorial Hospital.

At the age of 18, Leslie enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He valued this service of 22 years highly and attained the rank of Gunnery Sargent.

Leslie is survived by his daughter Kimberly Schnarrs, son Leslie Tarbox III, grandsons: Tristan Merritt, Keanin Merritt, Drenum Merritt, Kyan Tarbox, great grandchildren: Kashten Merritt, Finnegan Merritt, and Emery Merritt.

A service honoring the life of Leslie will be held at a later date for the family, there will be no public services.|