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John Eugene Tallant
6 Mar 1945 – 24 Nov 2023
| Birth | 6 Mar 1945 |
| Death | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Cemetery | Marlbrook Cemetery Blevins , Hempstead County , Arkansas , USA |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261799496 |
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John Eugene 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 Flossie Marie Burks Tallant and sister Sharon Ann 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. 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. 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 snake. 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.
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