Kenneth Talley
Kenneth Owen Talley, 77, of Strasburg, VA passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, surrounded by family.
Mr. Talley was born in Halifax, VA on December 15, 1947, a son of the late Lawrence Raymond “Pop” and Doris Eileen Watts Talley. Kenneth was a U.S. Air Force veteran having served as military police & “potato peeler” from May 1967 to April 1971 and the reserves from May 1971 to April 1973. He then went onto have a lifelong career in highway construction, retiring in July 2016. In retirement he enjoyed being a member in the Order of the Freemasons, the Scottish Rite and Order of the Eastern Star. He was a hard-working man, who enjoyed spending time with and taking care of his family, especially if it involved sharing a meal and yummy dessert. He loved to read a book or watch Hallmark movies and classic westerns in his spare time. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Talley Womack.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Jeanne Grant Talley; his children, Courtney Parker and husband, Matthew, Jeremiah Jenkins and wife, Sarah, Kara Taylor and husband, Kevin; his grandchildren, Morgan, Mackenzie, Kaitlin, Lucas and Meredith; his great granddaughter, Parker; his brother, Wayland Talley and numerous extended family members.
A funeral service for Mr. Talley will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Stover Funeral Home in Strasburg, VA with Pastor Scott Priest officiating. Burial will
follow at Panorama Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be presented by the Shenandoah American Legion Post 77, Strasburg, VA.
The family will receive friends at Stover Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. Masonic and Eastern Star rites will be given at 7:00 p.m.
The Pallbearers will be James Grant, Steve Swartz, Matthew Parker, Kevin Taylor, Jeremiah Jenkins and Lucas Jenkins.
The family suggests that expression of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions, lieu of flowers, to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street #405, Winchester, VA 22601.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Winchester Medical Center, 5th Floor East team for the care and compassion given to the family during this difficult time.
You may submit your condolences online at www.stoverfuneralhome.com.
Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Strasburg, VA is honored to serve the family of Mr. Kenneth O. Talley.
