Herschel Marcellus Talbert, Jr., son of Annabelle and Herschel M. Talbert, died December 5, 2015 at his home in Anderson.
Surviving are his wife, Elise Proctor Talbert; two children, John H. Talbert (Adrienne) and Jill T. Mackey (Robert). There are six grandchildren, Heather, Drew, Alex, Jessica, Meredith and Ryan; and one great grandchild, Emma.
He graduated from The Citadel, Charleston, SC in 1956, having achieved gold stars all four years. He received a commission in the United States Air Force upon graduation. He retired from Milliken and Company after 43 years.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Grace Episcopal Church in Anderson, SC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church parlor. Committal will take place at the Bell Tower, Summerall Chapel, The Citadel, at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Anderson, 215 east Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC 29621.
Sullivan-King Mortuary
Posted in: Greenville News
Posted on: 2015-12-07
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