Edward Lee Talley, Sr. "Bone Talley"

Obituary For Edward Lee Talley, Sr. "Bone Talley"

VIEWING: Friday, December 12, 2025/ Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Feggins Funeral Home & one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Second Baptist Church

SERVICE: Saturday, December 13, 2025/ Time: 11:00 AM/ Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, VA 23224

INTERMENT: Saturday, December 13, 2025/ Roanoke Chapel United Church of Christ, 3300 Paschall Road, Boydton, VA 23917

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4

MR. EDWARD LEE TALLEY, SR, affectionately called “Bone Talley”, son of the late Katherine Douglas Talley and Willie Lee Talley was born July 20, 1949 in Norlina, NC. He entered into eternal rest at his home on December 5, 2025 at the age of 76.

At an early age he was baptized and joined Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Norlina, NC. He was a 1967 graduate of North Warren High School.

Edward landed his first job with Harriett Henderson Cotton Mill before moving to Philadelphia, PA doing factory work. Later on in life he decided to return to Virginia. He was employed as a machine operator for Phillips Morris, USA and remained until his retirement.

On June 29, 1985 he married Diane Shelton and to this union a son, Eddie Jr. was born.

He joined Second Baptist Church in Richmond, VA and served as an Usher. He supported his church faithfully and financially until his health started to decline.

Edward was a member of Hobson Masonic Lodge No. 23, Richmond, VA where he participated in Masonic activities, events and charitable works.

Edward loved watching the Washington Commanders and watching every game he could. He enjoyed fishing with his friend Gene. He worked in his woodshed and restored wood tables, desks, and sometimes building small items from scratch.

Edward leaves to cherish his memory, his son- Edward Talley, Jr.; granddaughter- Kylee Talley; the mother of his son- Diane Talley, who was also a devoted caregiver during his declining health; three sisters- Nannie Talley, Onia Mae (Robert) Vaughan, and Sue Mable Allen; Godson- Jodie Rich; aunt- Lucy Mae Douglas; special friends- Jimmy Thomas and the late Joseph Rich, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.