Matthew Robert Tallman

Matthew R. Tallman, of Bel Air, MD, suddenly departed this life in September 2016 at the young age of 39 from complications of diabetes.

He was born in Baltimore to James E. Tallman of Colora, MD, and Joy E. (Tallman) Bacastow of Bel Air. He is survived by his son, Kyle R. Tallman, of Forest Hill, MD; his sisters, Jeanette E. Brooks and her husband Jim, of Jarrettsville, MD, and Carol L. Davenport of Salisbury, MD; and a half-brother, Eli Tallman Wood of Marlton, NJ. He is also survived by his grandmother, Ruth Tallman, of Colora, MD. He was predeceased by his loving grandparents John R. and M. Elizabeth Cundiff. His loss is also felt by his loving niece, Emily Mills, nephews, Michael Mills and Robert Brooks, and his best friend William Matthews and his family.

Matt enjoyed happy times with his family and close friends, taking care of his dogs Zeus and Bear, fishing and helping others.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 (shrinershospitalsforchildren.org).