James Harold "Boat" Tallent

Franklin, NC - James Harold "Boat" Tallent, age 69, of Bates Branch Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Harve and Annie Bates Tallent. He was a US Navy Veteran, he served on the SS Caperton Destroyer. He was a self-employed concrete finisher, and had worked for Fluer-Daniels Construction.
He owned and operated Dura Carpet Cleaning.

He is survived by two daughters, Vivian Hay and her husband Dennis of Elberton, GA and Kimberly Butler and her husband Lee of Franklin, NC; two sons, Chris Tallent and his wife Debbie and Danny Tallent all of Otto, NC; a special friend and brother-in-law, Sam Payne; two sisters, Edith Bates and Reva Jones both of Franklin, NC; one brother, Wayne Tallent of Franklin, NC; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online obituary is at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. or www.MeM.com