Charles "Ben"

Bennitt Tarvid

Charles "Ben" Bennitt Tarvid, son of the late John Tarvid and Elma (May) Tarvid, was born in Ironton, Missouri, on February 1, 1945. He departed this life at his residence in Corridon, Missouri, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 80.

On August 27, 1965, in Ellington, Missouri, Ben was united in marriage to Burnetta Martin and to this loving union two sons were born. Ben enjoyed coyote hunting, and watching boxing and basketball. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and being outdoors with his hunting buddies.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Sue Estep and Lynn McNail.

Ben is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Burnetta Tarvid of Corridon, Missouri, two sons, Charles Scott Tarvid and companion Rhonda of Corridon, Missouri, and Gregory Kaiton Tarvid and wife Angie of Bunker, Missouri, one brother, John Emmitt Tarvid of Ellington, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, Laura, Kailey, Kaiton, Dalton, Wyatt, Eli, Erica, Leslie, and Jodi, and 15 great-grandchildren, Brylee, Rylinn, Brynlyn, Hagen, Kordin, Jase, Tripp, Luka, Camyle, Liam, Bannon, Maddox, Grey, Rhett, and Ridge, sister-in-law, Rhonda Martin, and a host of nieces and nephews. Ben will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 10 AM - 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1 PM

Clergy: Brother Billy Miller

Burial: Tarvid Cemetery

Pallbearers: Greg Tarvid, Scott Tarvid, Kaiton Tarvid, Dalton Tarvid, Wyatt Tarvid, Eli Tarvid, Joshua Burke, and Levi Cowin

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri