of Conway, AR

April 26, 1948 - January 20, 2025

Richard ''Aron'' Tallent, 76, of Conway passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 20, 2025, to be with his Savior Jesus. He was born April 26, 1948, in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Thomas and Gwendolyn Tallent. Aron was preceded in death by his parents.

Aron was raised in Fort Smith. From a young age, he aspired to be a veterinarian. His dairyman grandfather had a variety of animals Aron cared for growing up. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Northside High School in 1966.

Aron attended the University of Arkansas for his pre-veterinary requirements. While there, a former Northside classmate, Beverly Lane, caught his eye. The two soulmates married in 1968. The newlyweds moved to Stillwater, OK, where Aron earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University in 1973. After graduation, he practiced in Arkansas and Oklahoma before relocating and purchasing the Conway Animal Clinic in Conway, AR in 1976. Volunteering with 4H during the Faulkner County Fair and serving in the Conway community brought him fulfillment. Aron had a strong work ethic and practiced veterinary medicine for 50 years before retiring in 2023.

As a founding member of Fellowship Bible Church in Conway, Aron was dedicated to his faith and served as an Elder for 18 years. He was instrumental and tenacious in helping to establish the church while always willing to help in any capacity.

Aron and Beverly loved to travel. They shared many road trips with their boys throughout the United States. Disney, Branson, and beach holidays shared with his grandchildren were always a delight for him. In later years, Aron and Beverly enjoyed European and Canadian vacations. During retirement, he took pleasure in maintaining a beautiful lawn and blooming flowers. Cheering on the Razorbacks in Fayetteville or at home made him one of their biggest fans.

Aron was a loving husband for 56 years, devoted father, and doting grandfather. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Beverly; his sons, Scott (Ashley) and Clark (Kim); and grandchildren Ryan, Jacob, Seth, Kate, and Morgan; and sister, Kay Breeden and her partner, Ron Smoot.

A Celebration of Life service will be January 30, 2025, at 10:00am at Fellowship Bible Church in Conway with Shane Wannamaker officiating. A visitation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fellowship Bible Church mission trips, Conway Animal Shelter, or Faulkner County Animal Shelter.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com