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Mr. Julian Lee Talley

August 9, 1941 ~ August 19, 2015

Julian Lee Talley passed away on August 19, 2015 after a long illness. Julian Lee Talley originally of Montgomery, Alabama and most recently Marietta, Georgia was a Methodist Minister with over 45 years of service. He was a dedicated husband to his wife Roslyn and a constant support to his children Michael and Mark. Known to most as simply "Preacher", he could be seen in his later years of life sporting a white beard and always a cowboy hat. He was often mistaken as Santa Claus and loved it every time it happened. Julian loved spending his time watching western tv shows, gardening, watching football and basketball and most of all just spending time with his wife, children and his grandchildren. He lived very close to his grandchildren for their whole lives and was a constant in their lives since birth. Julian loved nothing in life more than his beloved Roslyn whom he called "Roz". He will be missed by all and his impact in this life was felt by many. God bless Julian Lee Talley. Julian is survived by is wife Roslyn Talley, his two children Mark and Michael Talley and his beloved Grandchildren Jordan and Stephen Talley. Julian was a retired United Methodist Minister with almost 50 years of service. He was a relentlessly positive and gentle man, a loving husband and devoted father. A fighter until the end Julian was beloved by all and will be missed. Funeral services will be held at Due West Methodist Church, in Marietta, GA at 12:00pm on Saturday August 22nd, 2015 followed by a graveside service at Cheatham Hill Memorial Gardens also in Marietta, GA.

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  1. ‘Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ms. Rosalyn and the rest of the family. The Rev. and Ms Rosalyn will always be in our hearts; they were a blessing to our little church family.

    God Bless you and hold you forever,

    Your Roxana UMC Family’

  2. Carol Fulgham/John, Friend says:

    ‘Roslyn, Mark, and Michael. Loved Julian and I know my Mama had meatballs for him when he got there! Love all of you and sending much love from us, the McMurtrey’s and the Henderson family. Praise God he’s with The Lord that he helped lead so many folks to! He was adored by so many. Our prayers are with all of you during the hardest days ahead. Love you all so much!’

  3. Jane Thompson Eads, friend says:

    ‘My heart goes out to all for your loss. Bro. Julian will be missed by so many people whose lives he touched. With his Southern heritage and soft voice he was a great teacher and guide for all in need. I was so honored to have called him my friend.’

  4. Melissa Pellom, Friend and fellow patient says:

    ‘Talley family, you don’t know me, but I am a fellow patient of Mr. Talley’s. I didn’t have the opportunity to speak to him often, but I knew there was something different about him, something that made me comfortable. Reading his obituary, I now know why, he was a fellow Christian and a minister. I am positive he touched many lives for Christ, he touched mine. Please know that I am praying for you all during this time of loss. I was blessed to have met him and I live with the hope and assurance of seeing him again.’

  5. Lee & John Barker, Church member says:

    ‘Roxana (Alabama) Methodist Church was blessed to have him as our pastor for a dozen years. We loved him.’

  6. ‘Aunt Roz, Uncle Julian has gone to be with our Lord & Savior. I am sorry for your loss but but happy about his gain (to be with Him)! Please say hi to Mark & Michael.

    You will be receiving a Olive tree from us in Julian’s honor & rememberance.’


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