Eldon Tallent

Franklin, NC - Eldon Tallent, age 55, of Franklin, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 13, 2009, after a period of declining health. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Ralph and Gertrude Tallent. He had worked at Carolina Junction as store manager, and had worked at Belden for several years. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He loved his Church Family and he loved cooking.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 16 years, Shaye Tallent, a son, Jody James Tallent of Waynesville, NC, his sister, Mildred Rice and two brothers, Carrol and Clarence Tallent, all of Franklin, NC. He is also survived by his in-laws, several brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews and many friends, all of whom loved him very much and will miss him, but only until we meet him again in that sweet home called Heaven. Psalm 116:15, Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 15th at 2:00pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church, with Rev. Paul Hill, Rev. Doug Moore and Rev. Joe White officiating. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steven Southard, Danny Holland, Don Deal, Tony Drinnon, Cody Southard, and Rick Tallent. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00pm, two hours prior to the service at the Church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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