Ronald Rodger Talley

Franklin, NC - Ronald Rodger Talley, 72, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in a local hospital. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he was a son of the late Lyman "Red" and Leora Carver Talley.

He was employed by Belden Electric Cord as an equipment operator for 28 years. He was a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and great grandfather; he liked to hunt, fish, listen to gospel music and garden. He was a member of Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church where he was a deacon.

Mr. Talley is survived by his wife of 51 years, Hilda Mincey Talley; one daughter, Wanda Talley Bolick and her husband Tony of Franklin; one son, James Talley and his wife Becky of Franklin, five sisters, Reba Talley Webb and Rena Talley Carver both of Walhalla, SC; Rodean Talley Wilson of Norcross, GA and Roberta Talley Barnes and Romonia Talley Picklesimer both of Highlands; three brothers, Relton Talley of Highlands, Randolph Talley of Mountain City, GA and Rabun Talley of Gastonia, NC; three grandchildren, Courtney Scott and husband Travis, Amber Bolick and Josh Talley; one great grandson, Johnny Scott and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Revelyon Carver and a brother, Russell Talley.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 2.00 pm at Ellijay Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Sellers, Rev Bud Haire Burial will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gerald Woods, Brian Jones, Randy Rogers, Morlan Bowman, Travis Scott, Brian Talley and Stacy Talley. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Wanda Bolick, 80 Woodrow's Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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