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1941
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2022
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David Talley Obituary
David A. Talley, 81, has received his heart’s desire to go to Heaven and be with Jesus who loves him immensely, following his one year battle with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1941, in Houston, Texas, and passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
David is survived by his soulmate and beloved wife of 37 years, Melanie Talley. Children: Debra Denny, Mark Talley and wife Angela, Kevin Talley and wife Sandy, Kevin Wooten and wife Mardi, and Todd Wooten. Grandchildren: Nicole Little, Dana Denny, Jesse Denny, Travis Talley and wife Morgan, Austin Talley and fiancée Kassie, Jack Talley, Amber Talley, Adam Wooten and Blake Wooten. Great grandchildren: Ivy Little, Raelyn Talley and Bayne Talley. Siblings: William Talley, Betty Speck. Brothers- in-law: Richard Tate and wife Naida, Mike Tate and wife Bonnie, and Jim Tate. And a host of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Marshall and Leila Talley.
David was a hard worker, shining shoes at the young age of 6 and volunteering to start full-time work at 16 as a Sheet Metal Apprentice to help support his family. He delighted in taking people on “his tour” around Houston highlighting the buildings he had worked on, including the Astrodome. He established the thriving Talley Construction Company in 1973, where he and Melanie worked together daily and still had plenty to talk about in the evenings. David was well respected and admired throughout the insurance restoration industry, and he served as an inspiration and mentor to many.
On their first date, David and Melanie discovered they both had a desire to travel. Together they traveled the United States by plane and motorcoach and enjoyed great adventures abroad, as well – visiting 38 countries from the Arctic Circle to Patagonia.
David was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, serving actively at Faithbridge Church, in NW Houston. His Homegoing celebration will be officiated by Pastor Ken Werlein, at Faithbridge (18000 Stuebner-Airline Rd., Spring, Texas 77379) at 11:30am on Wednesday, June 8, with reception following. Livestream of the memorial service will be available at www.faithbridge.org/memorial. For complete obituary go to www.kleinfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to either www.projectsamuel.org/tag/relationships-for-christ/ or to Faithbridge Church (www.faithbridge.org).
Memories and Condolences
for David Talley
David Lantrip
June 1, 2025
Miss you my friend ❤
Refreshments afterwards.
Mike Rohm
June 1, 2024
David was a leader of the pack.
Mike Rohm
June 1, 2024
We all loved cycling in Destin.
Mike Rohm
June 1, 2024
Mike Rohm
June 1, 2024
I still hold deep within me the great memories with David. What a fine friend.
Lynn Taylor
June 25, 2022
I did not know of David's passing. I loved him as a friend and boss. We had been friends for over 40 years
Christine Stephenson
June 8, 2022
I was so sorry to hear about his passing. He was always kind to me and I pray for his family, especially Melanie.
David Lantrip
June 7, 2022
Will greatly miss my best friend
Meet me at the pearly gates and talk them into letting me in
Stephen and Susan Pinn
June 7, 2022
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies go to David´s family. What I saw of David was a honest, hardworking and warm man. Always willing to talk about family and friends. May GOD Bless his soul and spirit
Preston Duplichan
June 7, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived David was a great friend and will be missed by me. I know he went to be with the lord and I look forward to seeing him someday . Your family or in our prayers. RIP David
Don Rumsey
June 7, 2022
I knew David via one of his business ventures - he will be missed. David was Fair & Friendly, always had time to say hello and carry on a conversation. Rest In Peace sir!
Andi and Stuart Zykorie
June 7, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. May David´s memory be a blessing.
Calvin and Eunice Simmons
June 6, 2022
Our deepest condolences on Your loss. Prayers for You and Family. I learned so much from David .
Dale Sands
June 6, 2022
Melanie and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of David. He was a great man and I learned so much from him. David´s presence will not only be missed, but he will also be long remembered for the lives he touched and influenced through the years. May you find peace and comfort in your cherished memories.
Dale and Cindy Sands
Sandra Coe
June 6, 2022
Kevin and Family, so sorry for your loss.
God Bless
Darnell & Marcel Carrascosa
June 6, 2022
God Bless you and family
Mike Rohm
June 6, 2022
My deepest sympathies to friends and family and especially to you, Melanie, on the loss of David. He will be missed greatly by all of us.
David was a man of strong Faith and I have no doubt he has received his reward in Heaven. We will never forget how faithful he was.
The Verinder Family
June 5, 2022
David made such an impact on so many lives. Our family is better for having know David and Melanie. He will be missed but we know he is in God´s presence now and that in itself isn´t a bad place to be. May God´s love comfort the Talley family.
Gail & Carl Finney
June 5, 2022
Our lives have been enriched by know & loving David & Melanie. Our hearts are full for the family. God bless.
Carinne Forbes
June 5, 2022
I helped the family care for David before he left us. I felt like I knew him a little bit through all of the stories the family shared while surrounding him with their love. It was a beautiful thing thing to watch their loving and supportive bond they all clearly had for each other and for David . Melanie s complete determination that he was comfortable until the end was so appreciated by all! It was an honor to be a part of this and may peace and health surround each and everyone of you.
With so much love Carinne
Julie and James Holbert
June 4, 2022
May God's Love, for all that knew David, be upon us all, in this time. May David rest in Peace and his soul will live on in Heaven, where we will all meet up again. I Loved David Like a Dad and he was the best Man I ever knew and worked with.
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