Gregory "Scott" Tallent M.D.

Dr. Gregory Scott Tallent, 53, passed away on May 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. A devoted husband to Dr. Paula Collins Tallent for 22 years, a loving son to his parents Dr. Larry and Tica Tallent, a cherished brother to his sister Andrea Tallent Spivak (Victor) and an admired uncle to his nephews Josh and Ben Spivak. Scott is also survived by his beloved Uncle Rev. Jim Brissey (Jean), and Aunt Roxie Gunter (Leonard). Scott is preceded in death by his grandparents; Amos and Gladys Tallent, J. Alton and Bette Brissey.

Scott was born in Houston, Texas on March 31, 1970 and he grew up in Anderson, South Carolina. In 1988 he graduated from T. L. Hanna High School. He was a graduate from Clemson University, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and was a Board-Certified Psychiatrist in Louisville, Kentucky. Scott was the Medical Director of Inpatient Psychiatry Unit at Three Rivers Medical Center and maintained a private practice in Louisville. He spent over 20 years dedicated to mental health and the well-being of his patients.

Scott was an avid writer and lover of poetry. He combined his love of nature and the human condition in his poem Everlasting that resonates the gift of his words.

“EVERLASTING”

By Scott Tallent

A willow in my hand

Sets the example

It’s strong, tough, yet, pliable

It becomes the wicker basket

Only because it yields.

Scott was a family man in the truest sense of the word. He adored his wife, parents, sister, nieces, nephews, and friends. He was the Carolina Gamecocks number 1 fan, enjoyed photography, movies and had a one-of-a-kind keen sense of humor. Scott was a gentle spirit who always practiced giving kindness to others. He will be deeply missed by his wife, family and all who had the honor of knowing him.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 13, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. at Northeast Christian Church at Clifton 131 Vernon Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206 with visitation from 10:00-11:30. Burial will follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in Scott’s name to CaringKind at www.caringkindnyc.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.archlheadycralle.com for the Tallent family.