Kenneth Dale Talley, son of the late Frank Talley and Lilly (Davis) Talley  was born April 18, 1945 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on June 11, 2025 at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 24 days.  Kenneth married Marilyn Mills on April 11, 1981 in Caruthersville, Missouri.

Survivors include:

Marilyn Talley of Kennett, Missouri

Two sons: Kenneth (Kristien) Talley of Kennett, Mo

Kevin (Jessica) of Cardwell, Mo

Three  daughters: Tammye Talley Hogan of Kennett, Mo

Shawnda Groves of Kennett, Mo

Melissa (Larry) Ludwick of Caruthersville, Mo

Brother: Don Talley of Wynne, Ar

Sister: Barbara Barr of Illinois

Fifteen grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren

Other relatives and friends

Kenneth was preceded by his daughter: Theresa Gibson and brother: Bill Talley

Visitation will be 9:00 am to 10:00 am Friday, June 13,2025 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett.  Funeral Services will be  Friday at 10:00 am at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett with  Reverend Kenny Lee officiating.  Honorary pallbearers: Kenneth Talley, Kevin Talley and Travis Talley, Patrick Barnes, Lanny Ludwick, Terry Mills, Tyler Lewis and Dallas Shands.  Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri. McDaniel Funeral  Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements

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