Alexander Joseph Tarman, 18, of Zanesville, died at 12:00 A.M. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus. He was born May 27, 1999, in Wooster, Ohio, a son of Paul Tarman and Amy (Nancy Thomas) Lanham. He graduated from Mid-East Ohio Career and Technology Centers in Business and Finance and was a 2017 graduate of Philo High School. Alexander loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and WWE Wrestling, with John Cena being his favorite. He was fascinated with the color of Lime green and loved playing video games. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Paul Tarman III; three sisters, Latashia (Cody) Burtnett, Lisa (Chad) Wade, and Kayla (Shaun) Drumheller; nieces and nephews, Braylon, Hunter, Levi, Rhylee, Mikayla, Gavin, and Aiden; maternal grandparents, Marilyn Lillibridge and Steven (Lisa) Lanham; paternal grandfather, Clyde (Constance) Buckmaster; five uncles, Roger (Sheila) Lanham, Jay (Candace) Tarman, John Tarman, Kelly (Tabitha) Buckmaster, and Kevin (Emily) Buckmaster; one aunt, Anna (Charles) Hughes; and his caregiver, Christina Sillman. He is preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Tarman; paternal grandmother, Maryann Tarman; paternal grandfather, Pat Tarman; and one aunt, Stephanie Tarman. Private Services will be held. He will be laid to rest at Franklin Cemetery in Coshocton. Dignified and professional services entrusted to BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME.