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Obituary For Claude Talford

Claude was born in Grenada, Mississippi to Sylvia Jean Talford and Leroy Watt. His father preceded him in death. He was raised to be resilient and strong by his late grandfather, Richard Talford (Ethel), who guided him into manhood. He dedicated his life to Christ on May 12, 1968, at White Stone M.B. Church, but later joined and became a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Claude passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis on Thursday January 7,2021.Claude leaves a loving mother, Sylvia Talford O’Galdez; a beloved and devoted wife, Jane Venson-Talford; an adored and caring daughter, Ashley Chanel Talford; three steadfast brothers, Norvell Watt, Leroy Deandre Watt and Kevin Talford; nieces and nephews; cousins; other family and a host of friends. The viewing will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 2944 Walnut Grove, Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Brown Baptist Church located at 7200 Swinnea Road Southaven, Mississippi 38671. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, TN.

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You will truly be missed. You just wished us Happy New Year. We're grateful to have those lasting memories. Davis's

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To the Talford my sincere condolences. Remember the good times the faamily had with Claude. Carolyn Hall and Family

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Jane, The George Washington Carver High School Class of 1976 wishes to extend our many expressions of sympathy to you and your family. Claude was a friend who we will always remember with loving thoughts. Know that in the days ahead our prayers will be with you and your family and that Claude will forever remain in our hearts.

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Deepest sympathy to your family we are praying 🙏 for them your cousin Jeanetta Berry James Chicago Il

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I am sending our condolences to the family. I knew I was related to Claude, but I just found out that we are first cousins, children of Leroy & Carnell. The service today touched my Spirit. We are a part of you all as you all are a part of us! Stay strong in the LORD❣️ Brenda Butler & Family

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Jane and Ashley-You have my sincerest condolences. Claude has been my friend for more than 50 years and it is hard, imagining life without him-his wit, wisdom and friendship. I cannot imagine what it must be like for each of you. Grieve. Mourn. Love each other. Remember Claude. I love you. Juanita White

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I will miss you my friend. Our friendship started during your Party Brother days and never ended. My condolences to the family.

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My condolences to you and your family Soror Jane! Praying that the Lord will give you strength as you weather this storm. Praying that he will anchor you and hold you through your darkest hours. Take it a second at a time, because a minute is too long!! Soror Paula Watkins

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"Gone from our sight, but not from our hearts." Until we meet again. My sincere condolences to Jane, Ashley, and the Talford family. With much love. Paulette Palmer

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Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Talford Family. As your neighbors on Meadowview Lane, Claude will truly be missed. May God keep you uplifted during this difficult time. The Griffith Family.

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deepest sympathy

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My Sincere and Deepest Sympathy, Jane. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Your many memories of your loving life, will help you cope daily.

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We would like to offer our most sincere condolences and prayers during this most difficult time. God is still in control. He just needed another soldier. The Patricks

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I will miss my cousin dearly. We use to work together for the Wilmington family reunion. God have him in his hands now. Love u cousin always. Cousin, Letitia Wilmington Armour

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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