Randolph R. Talbert

Randy was born November 26, 1934, in Manhattan, New York to Clyde and Helen Talbert. Predeceased by sister and brothers, Ernestine, Ulis (Bubba), Sonny, and Thomas. Also predeceased his wife Clara Fair married on January 14, 1989 until her time of death and Lucille Pinckney married from 1956 to 1987.

Randy graduated from Prospect School #40 in the Bronx, NY in 1950 and enlisted in the USARMY in 1953 were he received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Metal and the Medal of Good Conduct. Randy retired from UPS on April 1, 2009 and was a member of the Elks Ideal lodge #470 in Englewood, NJ.

Randy took pride in being a sharp and dapper dresser topped off with a hat, he didn’t wear jeans, didn’t like them. Randy never knew a stranger he would make whomever he met feel that they were a part of his party. Randy loved to have a good time, and would help everyone to have a good time too. As a young man Randy was a musician and played the drums in a jazz band, he was also an art enthusiast and amateur artist. He also loved his “shoot um ups”.

Randy is survived by his sister Anita Jones-husband (Otto Jones), sons Glenn, Andy, Marcus, stepson Ray Fair-wife (Donna), daughters LaVerne McNeil-husband (Bryant), Tonda Talbert-husband (Ron Abney), stepdaughter Pat Lloyd-husband (Otis) sister-in-law Georgia Mae Little, and daughter-in-law Shirley Webster. Grandchildren: LaRon, Keon, Shani (Luther), Ebone (Keith), Samarea (Bradley) and Dwayne (Guanea). Great-grandchildren: JaRae, Mark, Jaray, CJ, Taylor, Emilie, Deshon, Jamilla, Fabion, Kecierra, Myley, Kyleigh, Syesha, LaDanian, Mr. Man, Dwayne Jr., Payton and one on the way (Josiah). Niece Patricia Tolbert and Nephew Thomas Raynard and a host of other nephews, nieces, friends and his beloved pet Mitsy.

On Friday 27th, 2015

Services will be as follows: At 10:00am

Place of Interment at: Salisbury National Cemetery

501 Statesville Blvd.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Following Memorial Service at: At 12:00pm

Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service

5301 Albemarle Road

Charlotte, NC 28212-3611

704-568-2106

Reception: immediately following Memorial Services in reception area

Officiant: Bryant McNeil, Elder

Reading of the Obituary and Eulogy: Ray Fair

Closing Prayer: Luther Johnson

Thank you to all who contributed to dads peaceful departure, to family and friends who stuck by our family through our time of need, we especially thank Novant Health Hospice for helping us to care for our dad in a dignified way and keeping dad comfortable.

Online condolences may be made at www.wilsonfuneralservices.com.