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Joe Jenkins
April 15, 2021
Enjoyed working for Bill for many years at the Florida Public Service Commission. He was always a straight-shooter. Still have a pix of Bill and others at the PSC in front of 38 gag grouper we caught on a charter fishing boat. He is sorely missed.
Miriam Dady
May 6, 2009
Bill was a joy to talk with whenever he came by Camping World. I ache to think we won't be talking again about Roadtreks, motorcycles, and sharing Jesus! The man lived everyday to the fullest and I know he is enjoying Heaven and can't wait to tell us all about it. He was a man who lived his live with grace.
"To live with the conscious knowledge of the shadow of uncertainty, with the knowledge that disaster or tragedy could strike at any time; to be afraid and to know and acknowledge your fear, and still to live creatively and with unstinting love: that is to live with grace."
John Rowe
April 29, 2009
Dear Mary:
Word of Bill's passing reached me only yesterday. as we now live in the mountains of North Carolina. I am so sad to hear about it, and my prayers are with you and your family.
I worked for Tampa Electric Company for 37 years, and I worked with Bill at the Public Service Commission from 1970 to the time he retired. I always found him to be honest and forthright, and I enjoyed our relationship a great deal. Although I had not seen Bill since I retired in 1999, I have thought of him often, and I will certainly miss him as a colleague and a friend.
Jill Broome
April 28, 2009
I was fortunate to work at the FPSC for 12 years, with Mr. T. as either Deputy E.D. or E.D. during that whole time. I started with not a whole lot of knowledge about telephone and not a lot of confidence either. Mr. T. was always in my corner and he was a solid supporter who gave me the faith in myself to jump into numerous new challenges. I cherish the video tape I have of Mr. T. and some other friends from the PSC singing "My Girl" when I left the Commission. I have so many good memories of times with Mr. T.--the spoon trick on the nose; his funny notes passed across the table at agenda (I still keep some of them); my "Mugged by Mr. T" cup I still use; his groaner jokes. I followed Mr. T.'s post-retirement "transformation" vicariously through friends still in the Tallhassee area and was tickled he got to do something that gave him so much joy. His passing is too sad, and I hope his family is able to smile at the many more happy memories you must have about such a special and beloved man. My prayers are with you.
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Debbie Adams
April 23, 2009
Dear Aunt Mary, Chris & family, and Sharon & family,
I will always remember Uncle Bill as a gentle, loving man with a wonderful smile. I loved how he could be who he was..he wasn't afraid to show his silly side...even in a suit wearing a fishing hat or his serious side when it was time to pray to our Father! You knew instantly when you saw him how much he loved and enjoyed his family, our Lord, and his church. My heart breaks that he was called to heaven so early, but it is God's plan that we must accept, even though it hurts so much. I wish I could have came to Tallahassee to be there with all of you. Our love and prayers are with you. We love you!
Tanya Wilson
April 23, 2009
I have loved Bill all my life. As a child I looked up to him and always enjoyed the times we got to visit he and my aunt Mary. They are some of my best childhood memories. I wish I could have seen more of him as an adult and I will miss him very much.
My heart and prayers go out to Mary, Chris & Sharon and all the rest of his family and friends. I hope to see him again one day in a much better place than here. I love you, Mary, and wish I could put my arms around your neck!! My thoughts are ALWAYS with you!!!!
Dixie Gulla
April 23, 2009
Bill is my great uncle and I didn't know him too well, but I did love him. His family and friends are in my prayers and I hope that you all know that he is doing a lot better than we we are right now. He is riding his Harley up in heaven with the Lord and having the best time ever...
Lisa Leach (Wilson)
April 22, 2009
Aunt Mary, Chris & Sharon,
I am very saddened to hear of what has happened to the family.I know Uncle Bill will be deeply missed! I will keep you all in my prayers!! It is good to know that we KNOW where he is now and that one day will be reunited once again!! I love & miss yall!!
Lauren Geiger
April 22, 2009
I had the great pleasure of working for Mr. T when his long time assistant Diane was out on medical leave. He had a huge impact on this green behind the ears South Georgia girl. He always had a twinkle in his eyes and the best smile. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. T's family.
Kat Wilson
April 22, 2009
April 22, 2009
I will remember Bill for his pleasant smile that was always on his face and his willingness to help others. My sympathies go to his family for their great loss.
Steve Wharton
April 22, 2009
To Bill Talbott's family I share these thoughts:
When I first met Bill Talbott, he was wearing one of those clown noses and mustache. From that moment I was curious about this unusual Executive Director. Clearly, he was no clown. But he was having fun and I swear his eyes were twinkling. I later realized through direct experience and observation that Mr. "T" was comfortable with himself and his place in the world. And although he was a superb manager, he was much, much more. He was Mr. "T" who just happened to be an Executive Director.
I do not believe that we are able to know in this life why something like this happens. But however this universe is ordered, and surely it is ordered, Mr. "T" was as close to the wholeness I have striven for as I have been priviledged to come. Through word and deed he was and is an inspiration to me.
Such is the impression of him that still lives in me -- and in so many others.
God was with him and his family in his time and most assuredly is now and will always be.
Steve Wharton, Tallahassee, Florida
Ruth Young
April 22, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Mr. T at the PSC for many years. He was a fine role model to follow. You have my deepest sympathies.
Paula Fabic
April 22, 2009
Aunt Mary, Chris, Sharon, and Family,
My Uncle Bill was a great man who will be sadly missed by all. Words cannot express the loss you are experiencing. May you remember all the great memories that you made, and know that he is in a safe place now looking down and smiling upon you. Our deepest sympathy to all and our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.
Love,
Paula and Todd Fabic
Cecil E. (Gene) Ferguson
April 22, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Bill's family. I enjoyed 17 years with the PSC, made pleasant by Bill's friendly smile and his always happy greetings. He always had a few moments to greet me as we met during our daily activities. I recall the many conversations we enjoyed relative to the "Horm Honker" I designed and constructed for Bill to use on his hunting trips. He dreamed of such device, never realizing it was possible and he never let me forget his deep appreciation for the small effort. He truly enjoyed his hunting trips and I enjoyed his "story telling." I shall always remember Bill and his friendship.
God Bless each of you as you send Bill to a much happier land. His work on earth may be completed, but his smiling face will always live on and Bill will be remembered forever.
Helen Ervin
April 21, 2009
Mary, Chris and Sharon: My heart goes out to all of you. Bill was such a loving, kind person. Although I had not seen him for several years, I remember him coming to our church with the Christian Motorcycle group. He was loved by so many and he will live on in many hearts. I know my father-in-law, Mabe Ervin, spoke so highly of Bill and valued him so as a member of the PSC team. May all of you find peace in the wonderful memories you shared with him.
Earl Donaldson
April 21, 2009
Mary,
I met Bill through CMA. He was a great help and source of encouragement as I assumed his role of Chaplain of the local chapter. In the short 2 years that I had the privilege of knowing him, I was always impressed by the way that he loved people, loved God and loved to show God's love to all he was with. He truly had a Godly impact in the lives of everyone he met, and all who knew him were truly blessed. I am praying for you and your family.
Linda
April 21, 2009
Mr. "T" was a great person and friend to all. I worked with PSC for several years with him. I went back on occasssion to visit and he was always there to welcome me in. He is in the hands of the Lord now and in a much better place. My utmost sympathy and prayers are with his family.
Teeah DiPietrantonio
April 21, 2009
Bill Talbott & Family
I want you to know that my family is broken hearted by this horrible accident. We all found a special friend in Biker Bill and are missing him so much. Thank God he was a part of our lives for the past 3 years.
John Hamby
April 21, 2009
Bill and I use to pass each other all the time on the Blue Creek Highway. We always waved at one another. I will miss seeing him ride by, I always envied the freedom he seemed to enjoy on his bike. It reminded me of “He lifts us up on wings of eagles” kind of like flying on the ground. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We must remember he has gone home, where we all would like to be.
Gene& Enola Gore
April 21, 2009
Mary, Chris, Sharon and family,
Words cannot express the loss we feel. Bill has been our friend, brother and uncle all rolled into one terrific person. Even though we lived far apart, we always felt as though it had only been a short while since last we saw one another. We will always regret not being there for you. There will be a vacant spot in our hearts and he will be forever missed. We pray for your well being everyday. May God watch over and bless you.
Lovingly,
Gene, Enola, Gene Jr., Kerri, Ryan, Blake, Melissa, Derek, Brittney and Levi
Janet Brunson
April 21, 2009
Mr. "T" was a great inspiration for those of us here at the PSC. He was truly a Christ loving man with great values. He stopped by our church "First Baptist Crawfordville" about two months ago on Sunday night and sang Amazing Grace. Really a great man who will be missed.
Greg Henderson
April 21, 2009
Mary, Sharon, Chris & other relatives…
There are no words to describe the loss of a loved husband, wonderful father or endearing friend… Such a loss shuts down our worldly thought processes through a cacophony of emotions and physical duress.
I still remember the day my father passed away only a few yards from where I was sitting. The overwhelming feelings I experienced as a 9-year old have never gone away, but with the passage of time, the relative intensity of those feelings has eventually lessened… But my biggest regret was not really knowing how my father thought and what he believed in… My mother told me he was a Christian man. I remembered he was a fun father and cared deeply about me and our family, but like most 9-year olds, that was always taken-for-granted.
We cannot and would never attempt to gauge the depth of your sorrows for your husband or father, but we can truly say this with positive acclaim. Bill enjoyed his brief sojourn on this earthly plane of existence and we are sure he fulfilled most of his life-long dreams, and ALL of the dreams involving you, Mary, and Sharon and Chris… And we know that Bill believed the Lord never meant for our earthly existence to be the only manifestation of His love, but to provide a mechanism for accepting and serving Him, on Earth, as in Heaven.
We hope you, Mary, Sharon and Chris…may take some small comfort in knowing that all who knew Bill ---- loved, liked and respected him… and that all of us look forward to joining Bill again and the Lord God in that spiritual plane of existence, we know IS Heaven!
Faithfully yours,
The Henderson Family (Greg, Sue, Whitney & Courtney)
Shirley Jeff-Holmes
April 21, 2009
I worked with Mr. T at the PSC and greatly respected him for his work ethic, and compassion in dealing with his fellow employees. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you grieve during this time of loss.
jd
April 21, 2009
I have known Bill for many years...Never have I come across someone whom openly witnessed a Love for God and family like Bill did. Bill will be missed tremendously.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Wendy Cosgrove
April 21, 2009
Sharon & Jackson,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do, don't hesitate to call.
Love, Cliff, Wendy & Cosgrove Family
Laura Buen
April 21, 2009
Sharon - We are so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
The Buen Family
Eric, Laura and Maelee
(Maelee, former YMCA CDC infant)
Steven Lynch
April 20, 2009
Mary, Sharon and Chris - Our prayers are going out to you in this time of sorrow. Bill will be missed by all. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Steven and Michelle Lynch
Cheryl Mallow
April 20, 2009
I was blessed to know Mr. Bill through Sonshine Riders. May you be comforted by the thought that his memory will live on through the many lives he touched by his service to our Lord Jesus. My prayers are with you.
Tom Wages
April 20, 2009
Mary, Sharon, Chris and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We met Bill through the Christian Motorcyclists Association. For the past two years we've enjoyed spending many Tuesdays riding with him. It was a joy to hear him talk of all of you, especially the stories of teaching his grandsons to hunt. He loved people and wanted them to know how much God loved them. It was awe inspiring when we went to the motorcycle shops and the convenience stores on his country roads, that he knew most every one's name and they knew him. He truly was one of those men who would give the shirt off his back to help some one. We were truly blessed to be allowed to spend many adventurous days with him. We will miss him very much. Our prayers are with you.
Tom and Sue Wages
RC and Kim Conroy
April 20, 2009
Mary, Chris, Sharon and families,
RC and I were blessed to have known your husband and father. He touched our lives, our hearts and our souls. We have been enriched by having him as a friend. He showed the love of Jesus, did not judge others and practiced what he preached. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God's angels wrap their wings around you, your spouses and the grandchildren in comfort.
Deborah Flannagan
April 20, 2009
Mr. "T" was an honorable man, a great mentor and a dear friend. His wisdom will live on through those of us who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Ron Dombrowski
April 20, 2009
Although I did not know Bill well, i could feel the spirituality that surrounded him. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ronice and Todd Fillyaw
April 20, 2009
Chris and Carol, and family;
We are thinking of you during this very difficult time and hope that you will soon find some peace.
Carol Retter
April 20, 2009
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dan Kathy & Elizabeth Leach
April 20, 2009
Mary, Chris, Carol, Evan and Neil
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bill was a good man and now is with the Father safe in His care.
Mark and Linda Boles
April 20, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your TMH ChildCare Family
April 20, 2009
Sharon,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Richter
April 20, 2009
Mary and family,
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
May your memories of joy last until you see Bill in heaven.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you think of ANY way I can make these days easier for you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you, Barbara
Jeff Bates
April 20, 2009
Mr. Talbot was a great man. My prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
Your YMCA Family
April 20, 2009
The bond between a father and daughter is special and strong. Sharon, our deepest sympathies are with you in your great loss.
Nannette Dowden
April 20, 2009
Bill was a very dear man who will be missed deeply. My prays are with his family during this difficult time.
CB
April 20, 2009
I will miss you Uncle Bill. It has been a pleasure getting to know you. Thank you for the help you have given me.
Joe Jenkins
April 20, 2009
Our deepest sympathy for his untimely passing. I worked for Bill for many years and always felt comforted in his decision-making resolving the many controversies impinging on us. He paid meticulous attention to detail with a delegative management style. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a real straight-shooter and will be deeply missed. There are few like him.
Charlie Hair
April 20, 2009
Bill was my good friend. He was someone I looked up to.
His faith was always strong and he never missed an oppurtunity to witness or help someone who was troubled.
I traveled many miles with him and will always remember the fun we had.
I will miss him but not near as much as his family will.
He shared about his family especially his grandchildren a lot.
Thank you Bill for being my friend. I was very fortunate to have known you!!!!
April 20, 2009
Mr. T was a fine man with a big heart. I will always remember him for his humanity.
Melinda Butler (Tallahassee, FL)
Richard Redemann
April 20, 2009
Mr. T was was a great friend who always had a smile on his face. May God give peace to the family in this difficult time thru our Lord Jesus Christ
Richard Redemann
April 20, 2009
Mr. "T" was great friend who always had a smile on his face. May God give the family peace during this difficult time thru our Lord Jesus Christ.
Ruth Poppell
April 20, 2009
Mary, Sharon and Chris - Our thoughts and prayers are with you
April 20, 2009
Mr. "T" was a great Executive Director for the PSC, we have missed him. You have my utmost sympathy and you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dorothy Boone
April 20, 2009
With deepest sympathy, Dorothy "Dottie" Boone
PSC - Tampa District Office
Susan Howard
April 20, 2009
Mr. T was loved and admired by many of us here at the PSC. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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