Donald Wayne Tallent

Franklin, NC - Donald Wayne Tallent, age 67, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 at his residence. A native of Macon County, he was the son of the late John Harve and Anna Bates Tallent. He was married to Barbara Sutton Tallent and together they owned and operated Tallent’s Produce for 28 years. Wayne was a loving father and husband; liked to raise beef cattle and attended Windy Gap Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons, Steven Wayne Tallent, Donald Bruce Tallent and Travis Dwayne Tallent all of Franklin, NC; one sister, Reva Tallent Jones of Franklin, NC; one grandchild and a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Edith Tallent Bates, Gladys Sanders, Frances Sanders and Maxine Tallent and three brothers, Elmer Tallent, Glen Tallent and Harold Tallent.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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