SHELBY- Mr. Jerry Allen Tallent, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He is predeceased by his parents, Amos Grant and Vallree Taylor Tallent. He is also predeceased by three brothers, Paul Tallent, Jessie Tallent and Joe Tallent.

He is survived by one son, Micky A. Tallent (Lori) of Boiling Springs, SC; two brothers, Johnny Tallent (Amy) of Columbus, NC and Wayne Tallent (Ann) of Mooresboro, NC; one sister, Dee Byars (Harry) of Greer, SC and one grandchild, Matthew Tallent of Boiling Springs, SC.

A Graveside Service will be held at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery, 746 Trinty Church Road, Mooresboro, NC on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Michael Frazier officiating.

Robert S. Morgan, Jr., Funeral Service Licensee, LLC of Fallston, NC is serving the Tallent Family. Online condolences at 

rsmorganfsl.com.