Maxie A. Tarter, age 81, of Washington Twp. Blackford Co., IN, passed away at 12:20 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at his home. He was born on Monday, September 13, 1943, in Hartford City, IN.  He married Patricia S. (McConkey) Tarter on Sunday, June 2, 1968 in Montpelier Church of Christ.  Maxie was a 1962 graduate of Hartford City High School where he was a proud Airdale. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Montpelier, IN. He served in the Indiana National Guard at Hartford City, Bluffton, and Marion. Maxie worked for Armstrong Cork later known as Kerr Glass and Ball Foster where he retired in 1998 after 31 years of service. He later worked for the City of Montpelier where, in Maxie's words, he worked as a "Garbologist". He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 600 F&AM where he served in all chairs, was Past Master, and mentored new members. He was a former member of the Montpelier Lions Club where he worked Bingo and Eastern Star. Maxie enjoyed mowing the lawn, fishing, and camping at Golden Rule in Winchester, IN. He was an avid Purdue football fan and spent many days at Blackford High School watching all the different sporting events. He was an avid Blackford basketball fan and had received the Indiana Farm Bureau" Fan of the Game".

He will be forever missed by his Wife - Patricia S. (McConkey) Tarter, Montpelier, IN, Daughters - Melinda Hayden, Portland, IN, Melonie (Dan) Combs, Marion, IN, Michelle (Tony) King, Montpelier, IN, Grandchildren - Taylor Hayden, Muncie, IN, and Chad King, Montpelier, IN, Sister-in-law- Edie Tarter, Hartford city, IN, Brother-in-law- Ronnie Spain, Vernon, TX, and several Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Father - John A. Tarter, Mother - Thelma (Beniditto) Tarter, Brother - John Robert "Bob" Tarter, and Sister - Jacqueline Spain.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home located at 109 W Windsor St Montpelier on Friday, May 23, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 PM.

A service to celebrate his life will be at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 24, 2025 with Pastor Tim Bethel officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Cemetery.

Preferred memorials:  Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department 300 W. Huntington St.  Montpelier    IN  47359

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com