James Tallent

James E. Tallent, 67, a 39-year resident of Arnold and previously of Pasadena, died of pancreatic cancer Aug 28.

Mr. Tallent was born Oct. 20, 1940, in Baltimore, where he was raised.

He was a retired Assembly Line Worker from General Motors, and was a radio disc jockey for 90.5 FM on the Jungle Jim Show between 1994 and 2002.

He served in the Navy as a private third classman from 1959 to 1963.

He was a member of the UAW Union 108, American Legion Post 175, and a member of the Hand Dancing Association of Washington, D.C.

He loved everything from the 1950s, hand dancing with his wife, do-whop music and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, John R. "Dick" Tallent; and one sister, Ginny Crout.

Survivors include his wife of more than 45 years, Martha Mary Tallent; one son, Daniel Ian Tallent of Randallstown; one daughter, Tracy A. Tallent of Shadyside; one brother, William Tallent Jr. of Milton, Del.; one sister, Joan Dick of Severna Park; and two grandchildren.

Family and friends may visit from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Barranco and Sons Severna Park Funeral Home, 495 Ritchie Highway.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maryland Veterans Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Society, 2141 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 7000, El Segundo, CA 90245 or Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis MD 21401.