Mr. Talley was formerly employed as a painter for Solartron in Florida and a resident of Dexter.
Survivors include his father, Eldon Talley of Dexter; one son, David Talley of Florida; one daughter, Amber Talley of St. Louis; one brother, Jerry Talley of Bloomfield; three sisters, Debbie Talley and Shirley Peck of Dexter and Penny Butler of St. Louis; and two grandchildren.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009, at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

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