George C. Talley Jr.

1922 - 2013

George C. Talley Jr. obituary, 1922-2013, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

George C. Talley Jr.

1922 - 2013

BORN

1922

DIED

2013

George Talley Obituary

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TALLEY VADM George C. Talley, Jr. passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. Adm. Talley was born in Eastland, TX on March 28, 1922. He attended Oklahoma University one year before getting an appointment to the Naval Academy; graduated in June 1943; assigned to battleship USS Arkansas and participated in the Normandy invasion. Near end of WWII he was ordered to flight training; served as a Naval Test Pilot 1948-1950; flew 60 combat missions in Korean War from USS Kearsarge; served as Commander of Attack Squadron VA34 and Air Group One. He was selected to make the first landing aboard Navy s first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise. He commanded the USS F.D. Roosevelt, conducting combat operations in the Vietnam War. Talley was promoted to Vice Admiral and assigned as Deputy Commander of the Pacific Fleet; later had four tours of duty in the Pentagon and assigned as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and Policy in the Pentagon. In 1975 Adm. Talley retired from the Navy after 35 years, and went to work for USPA/IRA (now known as First Command) a financial planning company for military officer families. He rose from a salesman to CEO of that company, retiring in 1991. Adm. Talley was a member of the prestigious aviation organization, the Golden Eagles. The Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7th in the Chapel of Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home, with the Golden Eagles acting as honorary pallbearers. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA with full military honors. Adm. Talley was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Gravesen Talley who gave him three children: Dale Talley, Steven Talley, and Karen Talley Shirer. In 1991 Adm. Talley married Bonnie Carmichael of Ft. Worth and moved to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. He is also survived by his stepson, David Pat Carmichael; fourteen grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com. Services under the care and direction of Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Jack Beckett

April 27, 2020

I met Admiral Talley in 1979 when I was an agent with USPA/IRA. I knew him as George when he was the Regional Manager for USPA/IRA. He came to our Financial Planning Seminars in the Northern Virginia area as the speaker for our guests. He was outstanding in his presentation, and enabled me to make my task easier as an agent presenting the Family Financial Plan to my prospects. I also had the opportunity to play golf with George several times and he helped me improve my game. I still think of him today when I have a hard shot that I need to execute with his saying: " Hit the shot that you can, and make the next shot easier. "

JACK A BECKETT
LTC ( Retired ) US Army
Georgetown, Texas

Stephen Talley

January 14, 2014

The legacy this great man left will live on from generation to generation. He is a true hero and will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

tom elmendorf

January 6, 2014

George has been a wonderful friend and co-worker in 1st Cmd for many years. Sad to hear that he is gone. I know to the end, if he were here we'd still be.on the golf course with him having fun taking my money. My thoughts are with you .and the family.

Edward Elmendorf, III

January 6, 2014

Great American Hero. So thankful for all he did for our country. Our prayers are with the family. May God give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Elmendorf III

January 3, 2014

VADM Talley and I were shipmates in Carrier Air Group THREE (he was CO of VA-34 and I was in VA-35)during a 1959-1960 Med cruise in USS SARATOGA. Later we were both Golden Eagles. My sincerest condolences on your loss.
CAPT Jerry L. "Possum" Terrell, USN(Ret)

Powell Mock

January 2, 2014

I'm very sorry to hear about VADM Talley. I know him when he lived in Jacksonville. I was friends with his son, Dale. We lost touch over the years and would like to reconnect.

Patrick View

January 2, 2014

Wish I had the Honor to meet you Adm. Rest now. Semper Fi

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