Jessie Ray Tallent

Spartanburg, SC- Jessie R. Tallent, 76, husband of Rebecca Bradley Tallent, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Born June 10, 1937 in Landrum, SC, he was a son of the late Amos and Valree Taylor Tallent. Jessie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a foundry worker by trade and was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church. In May of 2004, Jessie was predeceased by a son, Mark Tallent, and is survived by his children, Kellie T. Brown (Andy), Mercedes Tallent, Lee Tallent (Amanda), and Brandon Tallent (Karen). Jessie is also survived by a son, Jimmy Tallent (Stephanie) and their daughter, Lacey; daughter, Lisa T. Godfrey and her children, Melissa Berry, Joshua and Angel Godfrey; a daughter, Kandi T. Balmer (Richard) and their children, Austin and Jacob; eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Johnny Tallent (Amy), Wayne Tallent (Ann), and Jerry Tallent (Angie); and one sister, Dee Byars (Harry). He was predeceased by two brothers, Joe and Paul Tallent. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 3rd, 5:30-7:30pm at Emanuel Baptist Church. The funeral service will be Friday, October 4th, 2:00pm at Emanuel Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Frankie Taylor, Reverend David Maddox, and Reverend Ray Robinson. Burial will be held in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens. In remembrance of Jessie, memorial contributions may be made to the Emanuel Baptist Church Prayer Garden, 3000 Stone Station Road, Roebuck, SC 29376.