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Gary Talley Obituary
October 31, 1953 - February 25, 2025
Chowchilla, California - Gary Wayne Talley, age 71, of Chowchilla passed away peacefully at home.
He was born on October 31,1953 in Merced to parents George and Aline Talley.
Gary graduated from LeGrand High in 1971. He then went to work for Lute's Market in Planada. He became a trained meat cutter by his father George Talley. It was there he met his wife, Cheryl Harville Talley, of 48 years.
Gary was an avid sports fan of SF 49ers, SF Giants and GS Warriors.
He loved being a Little League Baseball Coach and City League Basketball coach. He started coaching Little League in 1977 starting in Planada and ending in 1998 in Chowchilla. He loved coaching kids and being a positive role model and mentor.
Gary went on to owning his own meat business. Then he became a USDA meat inspector. He retired in 2015 at the age of 62.
Gary was loved and cherished and will never be forgotten!
"Go rest high on that mountain, our dear Gary!"
He is proceeded in death by his parents George and Aline Talley, sister Judith Miller. and nephew Robbie Miller.
Gary is survived by his loving wife Cheryl Talley, 2 sons Joshua and Michael, daughter-in-law Amber and Grandson Nicholas.
Celebration of life will be Saturday March the 8th starting at noon at Brights Party Barn. 16120 Buchanan Hollow Rd, LeGrand.
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Wendell and William Brown
March 6, 2025
We are so sad to hear about the passing of Gary. He was much loved and appreciated by his family, friends and classmates. Our sympathies and condolences to his family and friends.
Karen Rodriguez
March 5, 2025
Condolences to Cheryl and the family on their loss.
Bea Steele
March 5, 2025
Cheryl so sorry for your loss may the Lord comfort you and your family may Gary rest in peace
Dorene Thomas-Souza
March 5, 2025
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Cheryl and family for your loss. I pray the Lord holds you all close as you go through this difficult time as well as all the days that follow. My memories of Gary are mostly from high school. He was always such a kind and caring person. Gary you will be missed by all who knew your kind hearted nature, your big smile you always had for everyone.
R.I.P. see you someday when the time comes for all the Class of 71 reunite in the sky. Fly with the Angels friend.
Colin Lamons Jr
March 4, 2025
I've known Gary most of my life, He grew up with my mom and dad and would see him at my dad's house in his hot rod showing it off I must have been 4yrs old at the time but I remember it like it was yesterday,I can talk all day and say many Great things about Gary I truly love this guy such a great person on the inside and out,His kids Mike And Josh are just like him and Cheryl such a beautiful couple I'm so heart broken over this, Gary is like family to me,When I had the Pleasure working with Gary at Perry's I got to know him even better he always had nice things to say about people would go on and on about my dad (Colin Sr) on how great of a person he thought my dad was and my dad would say nothing but great things about Gary,Our family is deeply saddened by this I'm getting choked up typing this, but Gary I love you man thanks for being so great to me, Whenever I was thinking about a career change you were always trying to help by offering a job or an opportunity somewhere else thank you so much for caring so much about me, we will see each other again so I can thank you in person,God Speed
Barbara Bailey Cruz
March 4, 2025
My sympathy to Cheryl and family.
Steve Greene
March 4, 2025
RIP Gary.
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