THE VILLAGES, Florida —Harold “Max” Tarlton, 88, passed away Oct. 31, 2026, in Woodstock, Georgia. He was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of Harold and Ila “Maxine” (Walters) Tarlton. Max graduated from Hoisington High School in 1956 and later received his master’s in education from Fort Hays Kansas State College. He proudly served his country as an airman 1st Class in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965.