Obituaries

Rexal William Talkington, 83, of Anmoore, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born in Clarksburg on April 5, 1935, a son of the late Gordon and Gladys Johnson Talkington.

He is survived by his wife, Zadah Catherine Richison Talkington, whom he married May 29, 1958 and just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Also surviving are one daughter, Zadah Rexann Martin and her husband Ed of Anmoore; four grandchildren, Jennifer Prince, Stephannie Long and her husband Jim, Becca Martin and her significant other Dani, and Sarah Albright and her husband Jason; six great grandchildren, Jay Davis and his wife Danica, Heather Kisamore and her husband Andrew, Austin Prince, Clark Martin, Jada Albright and Julia Albright; three great grandchildren, Bryson Milhako, Jace Kisamore and Kinsley Kisamore; one sister, Mary Hawkins of Clarksburg; two nieces, Drusella Winings and her husband Rick, Bridget Swisher and her husband Richard; four nephews, Ralph, Bryan, Justin and Jonathan Talkington; one great niece, six great nephews; two great great nieces; one great great nephew; his chosen family, John Benda, Tina Benda, Patty & Carl Shiflet, Gary and Virginia Stevens, Rene Noe, Walter Knight, Robbie Wilmoth, and the Blue Knight Brothers and Sisters.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leon and Roger Talkington; one sister-in-law, Ola Talkington; one brother-in-law, Joe Hawkins; his father-in-law and mother-in-law James and Beulah Richison; and Dale Krupia whom he considered a son.

Mr. Talkington was a United States Army Veteran having served during the Cold War and was stationed in Germany, and in Texas with Elvis Presley. He was also a retired glass worker with Hazel Atlas Glass Factory.

Mr. Talkington was a member of the Blue Knights International Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club WV Chapter #2, and F.O.P. Mountaineers Lodge #78, was former assistant Chief of the Anmoore Volunteer Fire Department; former member of the Anmoore Lions Club and Former member of Clarksburg Lodge No. 482 B.P.O. Elks. He was Protestant by faith.

Mr. Talkington loved motorcycle riding, camping in his bus, dirt track racing and best of all, dancing with his angel, his wife Zadah.

Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort, on Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 pm, where funeral services will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018 at 12:00 pm with Reverend Del Parris officiating. Interment will be in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens where full military graveside rites will be accorded.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.