John Robert Tallant

1956 - 2023

BORN

1956

DIED

2023

John Tallant Obituary

Tallant, John Robert

June 25, 1956 - February 7, 2023

John Robert Tallant, 66, passed away on February 7, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. John was born on June 25, 1956 in Guilford County to Joseph W. Tallant and Ester Electra French Tallant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Steven Charles Tallant. He is survived by his son Robert Joseph Tallant and his wife Ansley of Advance, NC and son Adam Michael Tallant of Charlotte, NC; their mother and close friend Sherri Tallant of High Point; his brother Michael William Tallant and wife Sandra of Hendersonville, NC; and his two grandsons Cameron Joseph Tallant of High Point, NC and Brooks Robert Tallant of Advance, NC. He is also survived by his nieces Mary Katherine Helms (David) of Concord, NC, Rebecca Patterson of Hendersonville, NC, and nephew Zane Tallant (Kelly) of Baltimore, MD, as well as nine great-nieces and nephews.

John was a loyal 30+ year employee of Cheerwine Bottling Company in Colfax, NC where he was nearing retirement. However, his favorite title was "John John" to his two grandsons. He was very proud of them both and the great fathers his sons had become. Never taking for granted life's simplest pleasures, John enjoyed spending time with his boys, family and friends, traveling, watching the Braves play ball, bocce ball and fishing. He was a generous man who never met a stranger and he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

The family plans to honor John with a celebration of life service at Pinedale Christian Church within the next several weeks. Details will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org/donate.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 10, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Tallant

12 Entries

Jane

February 4, 2024

It´s hard to believe that you´ve been gone a year already. Blessings to the family.

Tammy (Hayes) Lucas

April 7, 2023

John was one of my favorite cousins. Although we may not have seen each other often, the times we spent together were great. He will be forever in my heart.

Jean Stewart

March 6, 2023

I am so sorry to hear about John. I met him on our time we went out several times. Praying for his son's and grandsons whom he talked about a lot.

Tish Schultheiss

February 20, 2023

I met John in 2019. We became good friends and both loved old movies. He knew every actress and actor that played in those movies and their bios. John loved his family and especially his grandsons. He was always sending me pictures of them. He was so proud of them. I admired how much her loved and took care of his father. I will miss John. We always had something to talk about and movies to watch. He made the best bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches! Love you John!

Olga

February 17, 2023

To: Adam, Robert and family;
My sympathy goes out to you. I am thankful for John's dedication for Jamaica VBS. The children of Jamaica meant so much to him, he drove the van up and down the rocky rough roads so the children would learn about God and how Jesus died and rose to save them. I remember Adam on the mission trip with him.
I will be forever grateful to God for his service to spread God's words.
You(his) family are in my prayers . Psalm 23 "The Lord is my SHEPHERD...."

Bobby D Smith

February 12, 2023

John and I shared many good memories together. Especially trips to Jamaica together. He will be missed. Our love to all of you.

Beverly Reid

February 11, 2023

I will always treasure the memories of my relationship with John. He was my friend and neighbor for 11 years. We shared many bowls of popcorn while watching cowboy movies, sports, and Jeopardy. John was a wealth of knowledge on many subjects.He could be so funny too! He was supportive to me and others even when his health was declining. I
Loved how he loved his family and the simple things in life. There is so much more I could say but I´ll just say that I loved him and I will surely miss him.

American Heart Association

February 10, 2023

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Mark Hunter

February 10, 2023

John will be missed! I consider it a blessing to have been able be friends with John and to have fellowship with him at church as well as on the golf course! Rest easy John and may God bless!! Now enjoy your golf with Jim!

Barbara Kilby

February 10, 2023

I worked with John for many years at Cheerwine. He was a very dear friend and he will be greatly missed Barbara Kilby

Jill Rufty

February 10, 2023

We all loved working with John. Such a loving soul. He will be missed. Sending condolences and prayers. Jill Rufty

Jane Kniskern

February 10, 2023

I met John soon after moving to Winston. He was so friendly and easy to talk to. Had a great sense of humor. We shared lots of dinners going out or at my home. He was such a great friend. My thoughts and sympathies to the family. RIP John.

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