Jackey D. Talley

July 25, 1955 - March 5, 2022

Jackey Dale Talley, age 66, returned to his heavenly home on March 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after an aggressive battle with MDS & AML. Jackey was born in Klamath Falls, Oregon on July 25, 1955. Jackey was previously a resident of Modesto & Sonora, California. He resided in Delhi, California where he lived for the past 34 years. Jackey was married to Robin Mary Anderson Talley, and they were planning to celebrate their 47th year anniversary in May. Jackey, a disabled veteran, retired from the U.S. Army where he served in Augsburg, Germany during the Vietnam era as a crew chief on medevac helicopters. He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) for 40 years, a current member of Turlock Chapter 74, a former member of Modesto Chapter 26, and a founder of the Sonora Chapter. He deeply enjoyed serving in the D.A.V. and helping his fellow veterans. His titles and roles included Commander, Past Commander, Chaplin, Treasurer, and Judge Advocate. He had a lifelong passion for all things military, especially aviation. Jack was an outdoorsman; he loved fishing, hunting, boating, and camping. He was an avid book reader with a love for westerns, historical documentations, and presidential autobiographies. He loved tinkering with cars, including his 1943 Willys Jeep. Jack could often be found in his garage, being the neighborhood go-to-guy for all things mechanical and the sharing of his tools. While in the garage, he loved listening to classic rock and country music on his vinyl record player. He enjoyed capturing moments on his camera, which he often had ready in hand. Jack was blessed with the gift of gab, so no one ever felt like a stranger in his presence. He was a loving, dedicated, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He always cherished celebrating life’s special moment with the people around him. Jackey was preceded in death by his parents, Vina Marie Guthrie Morris and Roscoe Talley; stepfather, Wayne Morris; brother, Wayne Talley; sisters Mary Ashcraft and Gerladine Monk; and granddaughter, Xoe Talley. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Robin Talley; children Jack (Adriana) Talley, Tisha (Jesse) Zamora; grandchildren, Landon Zamora, Xander Talley, Lexi Zamora, and Xavier Talley; sisters, Carol Talley Deeter, Betty Fretwell, and Barbara Talley; and brother, Tom Talley. His memory and legacy extends to many, including extended family members, brothers and sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, and beloved friends and neighbors. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 17th, 2022 at Turlock Funeral Home, 425 N. Soderquist Rd., Turlock in the Main Chapel. A burial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetary, 32053 McCabe Rd., Santa Nella. Pallbearers: Jack Talley Jesse Zamora Landon Zamora Xander Talley Xavier Talley Johnny Fretwell Honorary Pallbearers: Lexi Zamora John Fretwell The family would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff who diligently treated and cared for Jack throughout his visits and stays at the Veterans Hospital in Palo Alto, California. For those who wish to remember Jack, please send gifts in his memory to Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 1872 Turlock, California 95381 (209) 485-2297 Fisher House Attention: Tracy Marino 3801 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, California 94304 (650) 493-5000 ext. 60384