Wayne Aaron Tallent, 84, of Morganton, NC died Sunday, April 12, 2015. Born in Burke County, NC on November 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Aaron Tallent and Lula Mae McClurd Tallent. Wayne retired from Drexel Furniture after 40 years of service and was a member of Mt. Home Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Tallent is survived by a step-son, Charles Wright of Boone, NC; a step-daughter, Gloria Lowdermilk of Morganton; a sister, Bernice DeVinney of Morganton; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Ruth Benfield Tallent; a step-son, Jamie Wright; and a step-daughter, Wilma Raye Nickerson.
The graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2015 at Burke Memorial Park with the Rev. Jerry Gamble officiating. Military honors will be provided by the N.C. National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Mt. Home Baptist Church, 2272 Mt. Home Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
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