Michael served his country in the United States Marine Corps for eight years, earning an honorable discharge at the rank of Lance Corporal.
He is survived by his father, Theron Talley of Jackson; his sister, Rena Smith (Kirk); nieces, Vicki Ihde (Ben), Lisa Davis (William), Allison Smith, Amanda Smith, and Kendra Urig; great nieces and nephews, Makayla Wheeler, Zander Reynolds, Gabe Davis, David Aguirre, Abby Aguirre, and Trista Urig.
A graveside service for Michael will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens with burial to follow.