Lendyburgh Talley

Lendyburgh Talley departed this life October 19, 2021. Family will receive friends October 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. at Kimberly Parkway Church of God, 4150 Kimberly Pkwy N, Columbus, OH 43232. Interment Green Lawn  Cemetery.

Lendyburgh Talley peacefully departed this life on October 19, 2021 at OSU East.  His words of comfort to us, as he began to transition, were "I feel good".  Lendyburgh, affectionately known as "Brother Red", was born November 1, 1929 in Tuskegee, Alabama to the late Mose Talley Sr. and Mary Ann McIntosh.  To this union were born thirteen children: Aaron, Savoria, Mary, General Pearson, Jimmy, Willie Vessie, Ella, Florida, Bertha, Elvren, Clara Jane, and Cassie Pearl, all of which preceded him in death. He is the last button on Job's coat.

Bro. Red grew up in rural Alabama farming, at the age of seven, with his family.  He was educated at Prairie Farms High School. He later attended Veterans Plumbing School.  In 1951, he was inducted into the army and served in the Korean War.  After his tour of duty, he returned home and moved to Brooklyn, New York.  While in New York, he married the late Sarah Gibson. To this union were born Rene, Gibson, Theresa Diane, and Pamela.  The family later moved to Cleveland, OH.

In the mid 70's, Bro. Red moved to Columbus, OH and gave his heart to the Lord.  He joined the Church of God on Hudson St, under the leadership of the late Elder Bertha Clarke, serving on the Usher Board.  There he met and married Victoria Lake and blended his family with Adrienne, Ericka, and their sons, Victor and Vincent.

Bro. Talley worked for the state, City of Columbus, and the Ohio State University Hospital.  In his spare time he loved to cook, fish, hunt, and travel.  He was the President of the infamous Talley Reunion for over 25 years, under the support of Lloyd Brown and Bobby Hawes. 

Bro. Red, Cousin Red, Uncle Red will be fondly missed by the his church family and many friends.  He was preceded in death by all his brothers and sisters, and son, Rene Talley.  He leaves to cherish his memory, beloved wife, Victoria Talley; son, Gibson(Prudence)Talley, Victor and Vincent Talley, all of Columbus, OH ; daughters; Theresa Diane(Calvin)Lee, Adrienne(Kenneth) Adams; and Ericka (Terrance) Settles, all of Columbus, OH; and Pamela Neal of Cleveland, OH. Seventeen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchilden, and two great great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.   

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