Colton Bondella Talley Sr.

Obituary “To God Be the Glory” Colton Bondella Talley, Sr. was the second child born to Navy Retired Intelligence Specialist Charles and Constance Talley in LaMoore, CA. He was reared in a loving home in the Hechler Village Subdivision (Richmond, VA). As a child, Colton attended Jacob L. Adams Elementary, Fairfield Middle, and Highland Springs High School. Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Colton developed a love for football and was a proud member of the Highland Springs High School Football Team. Colton loved to watch sports especially football, his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. In 1987, he graduated from Highland Springs High School with a “Thank God I made it Diploma”. He maintained stable employment working for Carmine Foods, Richfoods, Inc., and finally finding his passion and purpose with Hechler Chevrolet where he worked as Automotive Mechanic, until he suffered from a stroke. The stroke left Colton without the ability to walk, but he refused to give up. With persistence, determination, and without physical therapy, He taught himself how to walk again. As a Christian, he knew God had a purpose for him and doing nothing wasn’t an option, it was God’s favor and grace that carried him through every day. He was blessed with an unstoppable will to overcome any obstacles that were placed in his path. Although Colton was never fond of liberal arts, he was a mechanical artist and loved working on cars. He was determined and could do anything if he put his mind to. Colton could take anything you gave him and revive it, from electronics, automobiles, or lawnmowers, if it was broken, he would find a way to fix it, making you want it back. Colton was the Mr. Haney and Fred Sanford of Richmond. If you knew Colton, he always had a “good deal” but there was a catch; “you had to get it right now”. On May 10, 2023, at 1320, Colton closed his tool box for the last time when God called his name. Colton will be sincerely missed by all who knew and loved him. When he entered the Gates of Heaven, A plethora of “Talley’s, Turner’s, Dunlap’s, Langhorne’s and Johnson Saints” were there to welcome him home. Colton is preceded in death by his stepson Reche D Williams Sr. He leaves to cherish a collection of precious memories with his soulmate, Janice “Lisa” Williams. They united in marriage on May 4, 2007. Lisa was his “Ying to his Yang”. From this union they had one son Corey. Prior his marriage, Colton was blessed with three children: Colton Jr., Carlton, Yolanda and nine grandchildren, SyNia, Courtney, Zayon, Corryn, Payten Jordyn, Erik, Reche and Makhija. A dedicated Father and Mother, U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist (Retired) Charles & Constance Talley Mother of St John United Holy Church, Mother in-Love, Laura Williams; Sister, Director of Nursing HCA Carlise (Thomas) and two brother U.S Navy Master Chief Carlos (Wanda) and NEMT Supervisor Specialist Charvas (Angela); two loving Sister-in-love Doris Williams and Jeanne Williams, Brother-in-love Ricky Williams and Barry Williams host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews’ family and friends. Lifetime friends include: William Mitchell, Haywood Hodges, Victor Washington, Aston McCarty, Edward Holmes, Irvin Finney, and Calvin Neal.

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Colton Bondella Talley Sr.

November 18, 1967 - May 10, 2023