Kalen

Tallent

Kalen Tallent, 62, of Franklin, NC, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Born on May 24, 1964, he was the son of the late R.L. Tallent and Lucille Tallent. In addition to his parents, Kalen was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Tallent; sister, Helen Neal; brothers-in-law, Douglas Neal, Ed Cope, and Johnny Hodnett; and his stepson, Robbie Tallent.

Kalen is survived by his son, Dalen Tallent (Kayti); daughter, Brittany Martinez (Johnny); stepdaughter, Megan Morales; sisters, Shirley Cope, Katrina "Tinker" DeHart, Joyce Tallent, and Lolita Hodnett; brother-in-law, Billy Sanders; sister-in-law, Tina Tallent; and his companion, Janey Burr Cipolla. He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who will cherish his memory.

Pallbearers will be Randy DeHart, Ricky DeHart, Ben Roper, Freddy Dills, Joey Ammons, Thomas Myers, Chris Haller, and Clint Smith.

Kalen will be remembered for the love he had for his family and the many lives he touched throughout the years. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

The family will receive friends at Macon Funeral Home on Monday, November 16th from 12-1pm. A funeral service will follow at 1pm in the Chapel. Rev. Mark Bishop will officiate. Burial will be in the Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery.