William Ralph Tarlton, age 74 of Albemarle, NC passed away on Thursday November 24, 2011 at home. The family will receive friends Saturday November 26, 2011 at Hartsell Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. At other times the family will meet at his home 24602 St. Martin Road, Albemarle, NC. The funeral service will be officiated by Rev. Roger Coone on Sunday November 27, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. at the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Tarlton was born on April 15, 1937 to the late Grady Lee Tarlton and the late Clara Mae Morton Tarlton. He is survived by his wife of 36 years Patricia Cole Tarlton; son William Tarlton of Albemarle; daughters, Debra Russell and husband Ron, Susan Efird, husband Ralph of Norwood; stepson Arlyn Luquire, and wife Noa of Norwood; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice, 960 North First St., Albemarle, NC. 28001 Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Tarlton family.