Michael Stacy “Slick” Tallant, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at NMMC in Tupelo. He was born October 12, 1968 to O.J. and Charlene Tallant, Jr., in Pontotoc, MS. He was 49 years of age. Michael was the grandson of O.J. and Hattie Tallant, Sr., and A.D. and Anna Stokes. Michael was married to Tracy Jensen in May of 1999. They built their home in Pontotoc, where they reside.
Michael graduated from Pontotoc High School. He was in the band, played football and was a star baseball player. He also played baseball for the American Legion team. His high school baseball team holds the National record for the most home runs in a single season. He went to ICC for two years and Ole Miss for two years. There he studied Law Enforcement and Accounting. He studied and later received his pilot’s license. He was a licensed pilot and loved it very much. He bought his first plane, a 140 Cessna, sight unseen. In this, he and his Mother took many trips and enjoyed flying. Michael built his RV6 and flew many places. Michael is a licensed airline mechanic, with his business in Pontotoc at the Pontotoc County Airport.
Elvis Presley was his idol. He enjoyed many songs and loved to collect Elvis songs. He was also passionate about golfing and the Pontotoc County Club, where he served as President for a term.
Services will be at 2 PM Monday, July 16, 2018 at Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc with Rev. Mike Ratliff officiating; burial will follow in the Pontotoc City Cemetery. Browning Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with the arrangements.
Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Tracy Tallant and a cat named “Zeke”; his Mother, Charlene Tallant; a sister, Tharesa Stutsy (Don); a brother, Tony Tallant; and his six brothers-in-law: Mark Cheney, Kip Jensen, Eric Jensen, Brandon Cheney, Bryan Cheney and Scott Cheney; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Grandparents, and a brother, Oliver Jewell “Baby Jay” Tallant, III.
Pallbearers will be Josh Tallant, Chris Jensen, Cameron Tallant, Luther Jeff Tallant, Bob Poe, Mitch Montgomery, Ethan Tallant and Cody Stutsy. Honorary Pallbearers will be Heath Tallant, and Collin Stutsy.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 PM Sunday and from 12 to 2 PM Monday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be sent to the Pontotoc County Club, 333 Fairway Drive, Pontotoc, MS 38863.
Condolences may be offered at www.browningpontotoc.com
