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Daniel Talley Obituary

Daniel Talley

EAGLE SPRINGS - Daniel Allen Talley Sr., of Eagle Springs, formerly of High Point, avid fisherman and hunter, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went on to his heavenly life, Sunday morning, February 17, 2008.

Prior to his retirement, Daniel worked at Thayer Coggins as an upholsterer for over 30 years and also ran Dan's Upholstery. Many weekends he spent on the lakes of North Carolina, his favorite lake, Buggs Island. Badin Lake also lost many fish to Dan. He raised his kids with a love of nature and the lakes of North Carolina.

He leaves behind his four children, David and Linda Talley, Daniel Jr. and Joann Talley, Sandy and Joseph Talley and S. Joan Talley; grandchildren, Ginger and Barry Hopper, Amanda and Shaun McNelis, Shannon and Connie Talley, Wayne and Brandy Talley, Michele and Lonnie Broome, Robert Talley and Grace Talley; great-grandchildren, Ashton Hopper, Chase McNelis, Kayla and Devon Talley, Ty and Madden Talley and Madison Broome. He also leaves behind his lifelong friends and fishing buddies, Bobby Hiatt and Frank Meyers.

He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Taylor Elizabeth Idol.

Memorial Service: A memorial service will be held at Eagle Springs Baptist Church, Eagle Springs, on Saturday, February 23, 2008, at 2 p.m.

Memorials: Daniel requested no flowers but that donations be sent to the Cameron Boys Camp School, c/o Baptist Children's Homes of N.C. P.O. Box 338, Thomasville, N.C. 27361-0338, or online at www.bchfamily.org.

Arrangements are by Briggs Candor Funeral Home.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the members of Eagle Springs Baptist Church for their unending love and support of Daniel during his battle with cancer. We would like to acknowledge the extraordinary loving care provided by Donna Lumpkin, his dedicated hospice nurse from First Health and from Don Talley, Daniel's brother, with his dedication as our father's primary caregiver.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 18, 2008.

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Connie and Fred Overcash

February 19, 2008

Shannon and Connie:
I am so sorry for your lose. I know the pain that you are feeling. Just know with Gods help you will get through these next days. Just trust in him and he will carry you when you need to be carried.

Kelly Shaver

February 18, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carie Humston

February 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kevin, Carie, West, Dakota and Sadie

James Talley

February 18, 2008

(Psa 18:2) The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

(Psa 18:3) I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

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