John Tallant
Age - 78
December 1, 2023
ObituaryJohn E. Tallant passed from this life on Friday, November 24th 2023 in Texarkana Texas. John was born March 6, 1945 in Sulphur Springs Texas. He enjoyed being raised on the family farm in Miller Grove Texas with his father Earnest Eugene (Ben) Tallant, mother Marie Burks Tallant and sister Sharon A. Tallant. John was an Army Veteran. He was part of the 32nd and 82nd Airborne. He was awarded two Purple Hearts during his tour in Asia and other honors for his tour in Europe. Once returned back to Texas he began life as an entrepreneur. He was able to fix, build, or work on about anything. He was greatly known by his family as a master of all he attempted. He welcomed a son John Dewayne Tallant as he began his civilian life in East Texas. In 1986 he met the love of his life Elizabeth Faye Hill Tallant in Ashdown. Not only was John willing to partner with Faye, but also her children Connie Henson Neel, Roger, Lynn, and Mark Johnson and their future families that would grow over the next 38 years. John and Faye along with their family located to the Blevins area. John drove a truck many years of their marriage while enjoying being a grandfather. John was known for his larger than life stature that was easily noticed in his overalls. To his grandchildren he was full of wisdom, ability, and strength. Many saw Big Bad John that could be meaner than a rattle snack. He could easily be seen as a hard man to know, but when you got to know him he was a friend for life. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister. He is survived by his loving wife Faye Tallant of DeAnn, children, Dewayne Tallant and Tina Douglas Tallant of Winona Texas, Connie Neel and special friend David of Nashville, Roger Johnson and special friend Christy of Bismarck, Lynn Johnson of DeAnn, and Mark and Sherri Johnson of DeAnn. Grandchildren Katelyn Tallant and husband Jerry, Brendan Tallant all of Winona Texas, Tabitha Hanson and Mike of Sheridan, Katherine Robinson, and Tony of Bismarck, Justin Neel and Heather of Mount Ida, Cody Johnson and Heather of Blevins, Haile Fisk and Jared of Benton, Kyle Johnson and Morgan of DeAnn, Taylor Johnson, and Delilah Johnson of Bismarck. Great Grandchildren Drake and Corbin Mason, Kaden and Harlyn Johnson, Bentley and Avery Johnson, Lucus, William, Allie, and Josie Robinson, and Beckett, Brodie, and Brynleigh Fisk. The family will host a memorial service at a later date.Show more
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