Robert Tallent
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Robert Weston Tallent.
Robert’s story began in May 1951. He was born the youngest of three in Chattanooga. At 17, he graduated from basic training in Fort Ord, Ca., and returned home on leave where he met Becky. Robert and Becky were 19 years old and married on Dec. 24, 1970. They just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary!
Over the next 20 years, the Army gave them the ride of their life! They began their family in 1971, when their son Darrell was born in Germany. Jimmy followed in late 1972 and his baby girl, Erin, was welcomed in 1983. While serving, he was selected to become a warrant officer and proudly executed missions all across the world. He retired from service and they returned to Chattanooga as civilians.
Civilian life didn’t slow him down! He viewed life as a constant adventure. As we all got older, the adventure changed, but didn’t stop! He went from raising kids to camping with grandkids. Robert loved the woods, the mountains and rivers and would take any excuse (or none at all) to get there.
As we parted ways, we’d always tell him to be careful. His response was always the same, “That would take all the fun out of it!”
Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothea Arnold and father Clyde Tallent.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rebecca Tallent; children, Darrell (Terri) Tallent; Jimmy (Lisa) Tallent; Erin (Michael) Martin; grandchildren, Danielle Tallent, Ricky (Morgan Bryce) Tallent, Rhiannon Tallent, Curtis Tallent, Evan Tallent, Rylee Tallent, Raylon Tallent, Charlotte Martin, Jack Martin; great-grandchildren, Kyleigh Morgan, Harper Morgan, Weston Tallent, Steele Tallent; brother, Larry (Martha) Tallant of Chattanooga; sister, Linda Tallent of Rossville.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the funeral home with Pastor Randy Thomas officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Ks. 66675-8517 (https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org).
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We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks, and all CDC measures be adhered to at the funeral home and the cemetery.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist. 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.
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