Obituaries

Send Flowers Royal L Talley March 16, 1915 - April 14, 2016 At approximately 6:30 PM on April 14, 2016 Royal Lee Talley passed away of natural causes at the age of 101. Lee is survived by his wife, Virgie; many nephews and nieces, great and great great descendants. Preceding him in death are his mother and father, Lillian and Walter; his brothers and sisters, Walter, Edith, Ethel, Guy and Arthur; his niece and nephews, Annette, Randy, and Freddy; and his stepson, Darryl. Born in Sherman he became a lifelong resident graduating from Sherman High School as top male academic student. In his early twenties he served as a WWII combat veteran primarily in N. Africa and Italy including the battle of Anzio. He was a radioman with first wave response. After serving his country in the military, he worked as a electronics technician in the local television industry and as a hydrogen cryogenic gas plant builder and operator for Sherman’s Anderson Clayton food industry for 55 years that included serving as union President. Lee was known as a very independent, highly intelligent, witty and kind man. His hobbies included golfing in his bachelor years and physical conditioning by his commitment to running most of his life. He also stayed active into his late years with his wife Virgie by dancing on a regular basis at the local VFW and American Legion. Lee serves as an example of a man who lived an abundant life in years experiencing health free of disease and the enjoyment of his strong commitment to his wife. Lee was blessed in life with intelligence, solid health and an enjoyable marriage. A Celebration of Life service will be held Monday, April 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Dannel Funeral Chapel, Sherman, Texas officiated by Pastor Charles Neblet, VFW Chaplain, Greg McCann assisted by nephew, Gary Talley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery in The Veteran's Section with Graveside Honors presented by the local VFW Chapter 2772. Pallbearers will be Ray Flood, Mike Skipworth, Dennis Talley, Gary Talley, Phillip Talley and Brian Ingram. Donations may be made to the Sherman Animal Shelter, 1800 E Ida Road, FM 697, Sherman, Texas 75090.