Bill Tallent, 91, passed away early Thursday morning, August 26th, at his home. He was the son of Fred and Grace Tallent and was preceded in death by his parents, eight of his siblings, his loving wife, Fannie, and his young daughter Sharon Gail.

He is survived by two brothers, John and Henry Tallent, and two sisters, Frankie Ruckert and Pat Vail. He is also survived by his three children, Gary (Wanda) Tallent, Delilah (Steve) Richardson, and Beverly Sutton. Bill's grandchildren Kim Buffington (Steve), Derick Tallent, Shanna (Ken) Johnson, Cory Richardson, Stacy Richardson, Patrick Sutton, and Katelyn Sutton will miss their Pappaw very much. Bill had three great-grandchildren, Sara and Bonnie Buffington and Gracen Bush. He was also blessed with four great-great-grandchildren, Colin and Logan Hawkins, and Bryleigh and Bailyn Sutton.

Bill was a member and Deacon at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. He retired for the second time in 2012 after 76 years as a proud over-the-road truck driver. He worked for Tennessee Paper Mills and several other companies for many years before starting his own trucking business. He was the owner of Tallent Company Transportation

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 2:00 P.M.   The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M Monday and from 11:00 – 2:00 P.M.  Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you contribute to your favorite charity or Trinity Missionary Baptist Church in Bill's memory.

Masks are required.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral H0me & Cremation Services. 4506 Hixson Pike. (423) 531-3975.