Charles Talley Obituary
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He confessed Christ early in life, GOD called him home to glory on July 24, 2025, at home with family that loved him dearly.
He retired from Waste Connection of Tennessee with over 30 years of service.
He met PaQuita Bradford in 1976 and they spent the next 50 years together, devoted to one another in life. She loved him unconditionally, and they remained together until his death.
Charles Talley was preceded in death by his father and mother Genie Thomas, Inez Delbridge, five sisters Shirley Talley, Martha Talley, Zonnie Ingram, Ethel Jackson, and Martha Stone five brothers Fred Talley, Earl Talley, Charlie Talley, Odell Thomas, and George Thomas and a grandson Paul Lewis McKinney Jr. also known as (Binkey)
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, PaQuita Talley; their children's one daughter Lakisha Talley two sons Kenneth Talley and Charles Talley Jr. four sisters Mary Talley, Queen Talley, Gracie Thomas, and Julia Thomas two brother Sam Talley ( Francine), and Frank Thomas all from Memphis, TN. five grandchildren's TraDarium Talley, Queania White, Kaliyah Carter, Charnesha Talley, Connor Talley, and Mason Nicole Longstreet a very special little girl he love a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
One night I dreamed I was walking along with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed the wonderful life that I left behind. Sometimes I chuckle and other times I would smile to myself. The Lord replied, a well-done job son I will carry your load now.`
Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901)379-0861.
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DEBORAH CAMPBELL
July 30, 2025
I have known Charles Talley since I was a little girl him and my oldest brother Oakland aka NEN were best friends and always spoke about they were the "BEST" point guards back in the day at Germantown HS. He was always a meek and mild man. RIP Charles sending my condolences to the family.
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Terri Tunstall
July 26, 2025
My sincere condolences for my cousin Laquita and her children may God strengthen you in this heart felt moment and trust that he is able to carry u through it
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