James Alvis Talley

James Alvis Talley, 79, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Calvary’s Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Phillip Talton and Pastor Marvin Bowman officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

James was born in Rockingham County to the late James Thomas Talley and Thelma Gwynn Talley. He was a wonderful husband who loved the Lord with all his heart. He had a deep passion for helping others and never met a stranger—he could strike up a conversation with anyone and always had a wave and a smile for passersby. He loved being around people, especially little children, whose laughter and energy brought him great joy. He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life—long walks, watching wrestling, and cheering for basketball and baseball. James also had a sweet tooth and loved chocolate ice cream, cake, and watermelon. A true Southern soul, he especially enjoyed buttermilk and cornbread. James lived with kindness, joy, and a heart for others. He will be deeply missed.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother Donald Talley. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Edna Laws Talley; three sisters, Ann Price, Diane Allen, and Jean Stone; his brother, Paul Talley and wife Susan; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews at www.ifcj.org.