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Robert Junior Tallent

May 5, 1940 — January 28, 2017

Mr. Robert Junior “Big Bob” Tallent, age 76 passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 28, 2017.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his life will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Tallent and Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Bob was born May 5, 1940 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Martin Luther Tallent and Elsie Causby Tallent. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Baucom and brothers, Johnny, Luther, Harold, Paul and Alfred.

“Big Bob” as he was known to so many, was owner of Bob’s Appliance Sales and Service for over 35 years. He also enjoyed his scrap metal business on the side. He was a faithful member and deacon of Gethsemane Baptist Church. Words cannot express what kind of person Bob was. He was a good friend to so many and he helped in times of need more than we will ever know. He was the best daddy and grandpa ever. Hearts are broken, but the family finds comfort in knowing that Bob is in the loving arms of Jesus.

Those left to cherish Bob’s memory are his loving wife of 57 years, Frances Wilhoit Tallent; daughers, Deborah Wilson and husband, Dale and Melissa Eudy and husband,Kevin; son, Rev. Robert “Bobby” Tallent and wife, Lisa; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Fred and Jerry Tallent of Concord and James Tallent of Easley, SC; numerous nieces and nephews and other loving relatives.

Memorials may be made to Gethsemane Baptist Church, 480 Lloyd Garmon Lane, Concord, NC 28025 or to the Gideons International, Cabarrus East Camp, P.O. Box 902, Concord, NC 28026.

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