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Kevin Clyde Tallent, 64, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on July 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Thomas Clyde Tallent and Aileen Epley Tallent.
Kevin was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church and was owner of Foothills Plumbing Services. He will always be remembered by his avid love for the outdoors and his ability to make people laugh. Kevin will be missed by many, including, friends, customers, and neighbors.
A beloved husband and father, Mr. Tallent is survived by his wife, Amy Tallent; daughters, Kaitlyn Tallent and Michelle Raymond; sons, Jeremy and Jay Raymond; aunt, Mary Tallent; and cousins, Becky Gayler, Jane Tallent, Sharon Robinson, Kenny Epley, Patti Cornell, Rita Isaacson, Rex Carpenter, and Jim Tallent.
In addition to his parents, Kevin was preceded in death by aunts and uncles: Helen and Dale Gayler, Alton Tallent, Barbara and Jerome Epley, Cecil Tallent, Frances Carpenter, and Hazel and Ed Dennehy; and his favorite dachshunds, Truckee and Freck.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Burke Memorial Park.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Sending our thoughts and prayers🙏 RIP our friend ❤️
Kevin will be greatly missed. As you say, he was "One of a kind". We were so sorry to hear of his unexpected passing. We are here to help you with anything you need, anytime. It is so sad to learn of someone passing on, especially so quickly as with Kevin. It was good he did not suffer with a long illness, yet it is hard on his loved ones who are here to mourn. Time will help as will the love and friendship of friends and family.
I was totally caught off guard when I heard of Kevin's passing. Kevin was a good man and was a blessing to many people. I talked with him several times when he and Amy would come over to check on the old home place. I also talked with him several times on the phone about different things, and he was always kind and helpful. I don't have the words to take away the pain from Amy and the other loved ones he left behind, but I wish I did. However, Kevin leaves behind a legacy and the gift of memories for all of you to cherish in the days to come. He will be greatly missed!
Kevin helped me with all of my plumbing needs for years, and we became friends along with Amy. I appreciate so much his help and friendship. He will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.