Melvin Talkington

Melvin Talkington

Mr. Melvin Talkington, 52, of Dalton, died Friday, April 14, 2006, at his residence.

He was the son of the late Pete and Imogene Talkington and was preceded in death by his brother, Harry Talkington.

He is survived by his sons, Justin Mulkey of Dalton and Scott Talkington of Alabama; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Buford Porter of Bridgeport, Ala., Jan and Kenneth Grider of Calhoun, Shelia and James Kennedy of Ider, Ala.; brother, Johnny Talkington of Dalton; two grandchildren, Emily Talkington and Jazsten Mulkey; nieces and nephews.

Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Love Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Johnson officiating.

Burial will be in West Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home Monday from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour at 2.

Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com.

Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton, is in charge of arrangements.