Marvin Merle Tallman

Marvin Merle Tallman, Sr., 81, of Martinsville, VA passed away on March 30, 2024.

Marvin was born in North Wolcott, VT to Merle “Pete” and Letitia Tallman on June 1, 1942 and was the oldest of their six children. Marvin will always be remember for his love for flying, skillfully piloting the numerous planes and helicopters he owned throughout his lifetime.

Marvin was also very passionate about the outdoors and spent time in the woods at every opportunity. Hunting and fishing were treasured pastimes, a love he instilled in his two sons. Marvin’s career in logging and chipping afforded him more time in the woods which he enjoyed immensely.

Marvin is survived by his son Wayne Tallman and his wife Amy of Hardwick, son Marvin Tallman and his wife Angela of Stuart, VA, brother Loyd Tallman and his wife JoAnn of Wolcott, sister Jane Tallman of Wolcott and Florida, brother Carl Tallman and his wife Linda of Elmore, sister Judy Tallman of Morrisville, sister Lisa Holcomb and her Husband Dan of Wolcott and Florida as well as many grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Marvin was predeceased by his parents Merle and Letitia Tallman and his brother Jerry Tallman.

“When you walk through the storm hold your head up high, and don’t be afraid of the dark. At the end of the storm is a golden sky and the sweet silver song of a lark. Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain, though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart and you’ll never walk alone. You’ll never walk alone.” -Oscar Hammerstein II

A private celebration of life will be planned on his birthday to honor him.

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