Gene Talley

He was born May 31, 1933 in Knoxville, TN the son of the late Kirk and Verna Talley. "Papaw Talley" was a member of the Knoxville Tabernacle of Praise Church and was a self-employed master of all trades. He loved life and enjoyed coaching softball alongside his friend, Bob Petty. Papaw Talley was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He found joy in his work and cherished time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, of 66 years, Velma (Roberts) Talley; sister, Almeda Rogers; granddaughter Diedra Lane; nephews Tony Satterfield, David Rogers and brother-in-law, Delbert Satterfield.

Survived by sons: Rick (Jessi) Talley, Jeff Talley, Greg (Rhonda) Talley; grandchildren: Jason (Rachel) Talley, Matthew (Lindsay) Talley, Jana (Rob) Clevenger, Nick (Mariah) Covington; great-grandchildren: Christina (Justin) Davis, Alexis Talley, Kasidy Talley, Blake Talley, Lucy Talley, Beckett Talley, Ethan Lane, David Lane, Morgan Lane, Payton Clevenger, Ian Clevenger, TJ Clevenger, Russell Clevenger; great-great grandchildren: Royalty Jones and Maci Davis; sister Nancy Talley; nephew, Mike (Becky) Satterfield; niece Kay (Frank) Roberts; daughter-in-law Frankie Richardson, and his Beloved Dog, Little Girl.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, 7426 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville with a funeral to follow at 7:00 PM officiated by Rev. Virginia Huguley. Family and friends will meet at McCarty Evergreen Funeral Home, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM to go in procession to Asbury Cemetery, 5100 Asbury Cemetery Road, Knoxville, TN 37914 for an 11:00 AM Interment Service officiated by Rev. George Meghabghab. Pallbearers: Jason Talley, Matthew Talley, Blake Talley, Nick Covington, Wayne Kennedy and Luke Nelson.

Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Talley family at www.mccartyevergreen.com