On July 23, 1951, Kenneth DeWain Tallent was born to Marvin and LaVerne Tallent of Des Arc.  He attended Des Arc Public Schools. Kenneth grew up on the farm helping his dad and brothers, growing crops of wheat, rice and beans.  After he was old enough to look for work elsewhere, he applied with Des Arc Thermogas, accepting a position driving one of the butane delivery trucks.  Where he remained a dedicated and valued employee for many years. He continued helping out on the farm when needed.

At the age of 71, Kenneth passed from this earthly home into eternity leaving two daughters, Lezlie (Donnie) Griffin of Biscoe, Marquita (Keith) Watson of Bald Knob, brothers, Franklin (Becky) Tallent and  James Tallent of Des Arc, sister Linda Alverson (Ed) of Des Arc and sister Janet Newman (Dan) Newman of Pangburn, grandchildren, Katelynn (Ricky) Carrell, Bailey (Dylan) Petty, Madison (Kadyn) Cantwell, Payton Weatherley, Kody Watson, Gracie Weatherley, great grandchildren, Hayden Carrell, Sean Carrell, Asher Medlin and Hunter Petty.

He was preceded in  death by his parents, Marvin and Laverne Tallent, brother, Faron Tallent and sister in law, Mary Tallent.