BRIGHT-HOLLAND FUNERAL HOME
Wendell "Red" Tallant, 87, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Graham, Rev. Eric Moore & Rev. Steve Gunter officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Red was born February 18, 1926 in Biardstown to Thomas Jefferson & Ollie Lula Huggins Tallant. In 1944, Wendell joined the United States Navy and served his country in World War II and the Korean War. In 1948, Wendell married the love of his life, Ella Sikes, marking the beginning of 64 years of family and memories. Together, they shared friendship, and love with their family, community and church.
Wendell was the first male employee hired in Paris by Westinghouse in 1952, retiring in 1984. That same year, Wendell and Ella, along with Immanuel Baptist Church members, went to South Dakota to build (and start) a church. After retiring, he did contract work using his bull dozer. He served as chairman for the construction of the new gym and office building at Immanuel Baptist, where he also served as a deacon and worked on many committees. Red always gave of his time, talent and treasure when it came to his church with Ella always right by his side. When not serving others, Red and Ella enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the United States except Hawaii. They also enjoyed bluegrass with friends.
Red was a fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He always had a backyard garden and was a true handyman. He always seemed to know just how to do things. But above all this, he was a family man. He taught by example and loved spending time with his family. There were always lots of laughs around the family table with food and games.
Red loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Ella; children, Brenda Davis and her husband, Charles, of Copeville, TX; Gail Dorough of Tyler, TX; and Curtis Tallant and his wife, Rhonda, of Grand Prairie, TX; Grandchildren Dacia Edmonson and her husband Chris, of Bullard, TX and Trent Dorough and his wife, Johnna, of Sims, NC; four great-grandchildren; Benjamin and Zachary Edmonson and Connor and Natalie Dorough; one sister, Wanda Waters and her husband, Earl, of Paris and a sister-in-law, Mary Tallant of Paris along with many nieces, nephews & a host of friends.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
The Tallant family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Troutt, Dr. Wilcox, On Call Home Health & Rehabilitation Services and Legacy Hospice for their love and care for Wendell.
Casket bearers will be: Royce Tallant, JaJuan Tallant, Chester Tallant, Wesley Tallant, Mark Dicken, Howard Dicken and Bobby Smith. Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church will serve as honorary bearers.
Wendell "Red" Tallant, 87, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Graham, Rev. Eric Moore & Rev. Steve Gunter officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Red was born February 18, 1926 in Biardstown to Thomas Jefferson & Ollie Lula Huggins Tallant. In 1944, Wendell joined the United States Navy and served his country in World War II and the Korean War. In 1948, Wendell married the love of his life, Ella Sikes, marking the beginning of 64 years of family and memories. Together, they shared friendship, and love with their family, community and church.
Wendell was the first male employee hired in Paris by Westinghouse in 1952, retiring in 1984. That same year, Wendell and Ella, along with Immanuel Baptist Church members, went to South Dakota to build (and start) a church. After retiring, he did contract work using his bull dozer. He served as chairman for the construction of the new gym and office building at Immanuel Baptist, where he also served as a deacon and worked on many committees. Red always gave of his time, talent and treasure when it came to his church with Ella always right by his side. When not serving others, Red and Ella enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the United States except Hawaii. They also enjoyed bluegrass with friends.
Red was a fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He always had a backyard garden and was a true handyman. He always seemed to know just how to do things. But above all this, he was a family man. He taught by example and loved spending time with his family. There were always lots of laughs around the family table with food and games.
Red loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Ella; children, Brenda Davis and her husband, Charles, of Copeville, TX; Gail Dorough of Tyler, TX; and Curtis Tallant and his wife, Rhonda, of Grand Prairie, TX; Grandchildren Dacia Edmonson and her husband Chris, of Bullard, TX and Trent Dorough and his wife, Johnna, of Sims, NC; four great-grandchildren; Benjamin and Zachary Edmonson and Connor and Natalie Dorough; one sister, Wanda Waters and her husband, Earl, of Paris and a sister-in-law, Mary Tallant of Paris along with many nieces, nephews & a host of friends.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
The Tallant family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Troutt, Dr. Wilcox, On Call Home Health & Rehabilitation Services and Legacy Hospice for their love and care for Wendell.
Casket bearers will be: Royce Tallant, JaJuan Tallant, Chester Tallant, Wesley Tallant, Mark Dicken, Howard Dicken and Bobby Smith. Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church will serve as honorary bearers.
BRIGHT-HOLLAND FUNERAL HOME
Wendell "Red" Tallant, 87, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Graham, Rev. Eric Moore & Rev. Steve Gunter officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Red was born February 18, 1926 in Biardstown to Thomas Jefferson & Ollie Lula Huggins Tallant. In 1944, Wendell joined the United States Navy and served his country in World War II and the Korean War. In 1948, Wendell married the love of his life, Ella Sikes, marking the beginning of 64 years of family and memories. Together, they shared friendship, and love with their family, community and church.
Wendell was the first male employee hired in Paris by Westinghouse in 1952, retiring in 1984. That same year, Wendell and Ella, along with Immanuel Baptist Church members, went to South Dakota to build (and start) a church. After retiring, he did contract work using his bull dozer. He served as chairman for the construction of the new gym and office building at Immanuel Baptist, where he also served as a deacon and worked on many committees. Red always gave of his time, talent and treasure when it came to his church with Ella always right by his side. When not serving others, Red and Ella enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the United States except Hawaii. They also enjoyed bluegrass with friends.
Red was a fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He always had a backyard garden and was a true handyman. He always seemed to know just how to do things. But above all this, he was a family man. He taught by example and loved spending time with his family. There were always lots of laughs around the family table with food and games.
Red loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Ella; children, Brenda Davis and her husband, Charles, of Copeville, TX; Gail Dorough of Tyler, TX; and Curtis Tallant and his wife, Rhonda, of Grand Prairie, TX; Grandchildren Dacia Edmonson and her husband Chris, of Bullard, TX and Trent Dorough and his wife, Johnna, of Sims, NC; four great-grandchildren; Benjamin and Zachary Edmonson and Connor and Natalie Dorough; one sister, Wanda Waters and her husband, Earl, of Paris and a sister-in-law, Mary Tallant of Paris along with many nieces, nephews & a host of friends.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
The Tallant family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Troutt, Dr. Wilcox, On Call Home Health & Rehabilitation Services and Legacy Hospice for their love and care for Wendell.
Casket bearers will be: Royce Tallant, JaJuan Tallant, Chester Tallant, Wesley Tallant, Mark Dicken, Howard Dicken and Bobby Smith. Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church will serve as honorary bearers.
Wendell "Red" Tallant, 87, of Paris, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at his home. Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27th, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Graham, Rev. Eric Moore & Rev. Steve Gunter officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Meadowbrook Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Red was born February 18, 1926 in Biardstown to Thomas Jefferson & Ollie Lula Huggins Tallant. In 1944, Wendell joined the United States Navy and served his country in World War II and the Korean War. In 1948, Wendell married the love of his life, Ella Sikes, marking the beginning of 64 years of family and memories. Together, they shared friendship, and love with their family, community and church.
Wendell was the first male employee hired in Paris by Westinghouse in 1952, retiring in 1984. That same year, Wendell and Ella, along with Immanuel Baptist Church members, went to South Dakota to build (and start) a church. After retiring, he did contract work using his bull dozer. He served as chairman for the construction of the new gym and office building at Immanuel Baptist, where he also served as a deacon and worked on many committees. Red always gave of his time, talent and treasure when it came to his church with Ella always right by his side. When not serving others, Red and Ella enjoyed traveling and visited every state in the United States except Hawaii. They also enjoyed bluegrass with friends.
Red was a fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He always had a backyard garden and was a true handyman. He always seemed to know just how to do things. But above all this, he was a family man. He taught by example and loved spending time with his family. There were always lots of laughs around the family table with food and games.
Red loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him.
Wendell is survived by his wife, Ella; children, Brenda Davis and her husband, Charles, of Copeville, TX; Gail Dorough of Tyler, TX; and Curtis Tallant and his wife, Rhonda, of Grand Prairie, TX; Grandchildren Dacia Edmonson and her husband Chris, of Bullard, TX and Trent Dorough and his wife, Johnna, of Sims, NC; four great-grandchildren; Benjamin and Zachary Edmonson and Connor and Natalie Dorough; one sister, Wanda Waters and her husband, Earl, of Paris and a sister-in-law, Mary Tallant of Paris along with many nieces, nephews & a host of friends.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and three brothers.
The Tallant family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Troutt, Dr. Wilcox, On Call Home Health & Rehabilitation Services and Legacy Hospice for their love and care for Wendell.
Casket bearers will be: Royce Tallant, JaJuan Tallant, Chester Tallant, Wesley Tallant, Mark Dicken, Howard Dicken and Bobby Smith. Deacons of Immanuel Baptist Church will serve as honorary bearers.
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