Karl Alan Tadlock, 50, of Keokuk, IA, died February 4, 2010 in rural Carthage, IL. He was born on May 8, 1959 in Keokuk, IA, the son of Glen D. and Ruth Montgomery Tadlock. He graduated from Keokuk High School with the Class of 1975. Karl had been employed at Metzler in Keokuk for over twenty-five years. He was a member of the New Testament Christian Church in Keokuk, IA. Karl enjoyed spending time with his friends. He is survived by one son, Josh Tadlock of Ft. Madison, IA, a step-daughter, Amanda Coovert of Lake St. Louis, MO, one brother, Gail Tadlock and his wife Linda of Keokuk, IA, two sisters, Joyce Trent and her husband Marvin of Silver Spring, FL and Jan Weisinger of Tioga, IL and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Rex Tadlock and Galen Tadlock. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 12 at the Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk with Brother Bill Hauser officiating.