Abraham Talley
May 22, 1950 - Feb 17, 2025May 22, 1950 - February 17, 2025
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Abraham Talley
May 22, 1950 - Feb 17, 2025May 22, 1950 - February 17, 2025
Place of birth
Kansas City, KS
Most recently lived in
Gary, IN
Abraham's favorite hobbies
Abraham Talley was a Jehovah’s Witness associated with the Miller Beach Congregation in Gary Indiana for the last year of his life after moving from Rock Creek Congregation in Kansas City Missouri where he was baptized on April 26, 2009. He was involved in the Christian Ministry. He really enjoyed spending time with his family and friends most of all. He enjoyed eating good food and cooking. Soul food was his favorite. He was an avid listener of all types of music. He enjoyed listening to music when he was alone, so that he truly never felt alone. He always said music was created by 8 notes and music was for thinkers and it touches souls by bringing people of all races together. That was true cause he had a voice, sang outward at meetings and sang a solo Kingdom Melody called “He Will Call” at our last family night gathering a few weeks ago. He truly put his hope in Jehovah. Little did we know that he would only be with us for a few more weeks when he sang that song. His voice was a gift from Jehovah as well as his photographic memory!
Abraham's favorite foods
Chicken Wings, Crab salad from Golden Corral, Rotel Cheese Dip, Rib tips, beans with ham-hocks and corn bread, wings, turkey and all the fixings. Soul Food , He loved pies, cakes, and sweets.
Favorite bands and musical artists
Kingdom Melodie’s, Sting, Miles Davis, Jazz, Pink, Phil Collins, and many more.
Interesting facts about Abraham
He was like a Dapper Dan because he dressed up in a unique stylish way. He loved nice fancy hats, he loved to wear nice clothing, and was always complimented by family & friends about his attire. He liked to play cards for fun with friends, and could play any card games for hours. If the TV was on he was watching football and always recalled playing football throughout his school days. He was a Kansas City Chiefs fan too. He quoted scriptures from memory and could recall all the fascinating stories about Bible prophecy which he held all faith that these Bible prophecies will come to pass soon.
Abraham loved nothing more than
Learning about, and serving Jehovah. Studying, and sharing the Bible was his favorite pastime even before he was officially baptized. Serving Jehovah was his life and 1st love, and his second love was his Family. He spent countless hours reading the Bible. He loved visiting and spending time with family and friends. He liked sharing his wisdom with his family and friends, and spending time with his grandkids, fishing, and watching football.
Favorite place in the world
He had traveled quite extensively in his younger years, but he really loved spending time at home in his apartment in Gary Indiana towards the end of his life, and attending meetings regularly with his family at the Kingdom Hall at the Miller Beach Congregation in Gary IN.
Favorite TV shows
The Crown, movies about history, and documentaries.
Favorite sports
Football
Abraham's children
Abraham was survived by his four children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren . Son- Abraham Talley Jr., Grandsons Trevor and Kingston Talley of Topeka KS . Daughter - Abrianna Hill, Grandsons- Bishop Hill, Andre and Ace’sa Williams Great grand daughter -Aubreallah Amilli Hill of Portage IN. Daughter- Tia Janelle Hill, Grandchildren - Kali’jah, Oscar, Tia Jr, Angel, Patti, Scarlett, and Nauctavia Great grandchildren- Briley, Leah, and Kaden Ornelas, Tommy and Nauctavia Cumba- of Nebraska. Son- Miles S. Talley, Grandson- Sylas Talley of Topeka KS.
Abraham's parents
Proceeded in death by his mother- Hazel Geraldine “Gerry” Smith ~ Later Married name “Whitlow “. Father- Leo Smith Sr.
Abraham's siblings
Proceeded in death by, Joe L. Smith, Paul Smith, Leo Smith Jr. Lilly Mae Smith, Idella Cookie Smith, Little Gerry Smith, Mary Kathy Johnson. Survived by- Mildred Smith- Palm Dale, California. Freddy Smith - Los Angeles, California, Otto “Sylas” Talley - Oakland Bay Area, California. Rosemary Parks - Kansas City, Missouri. Shelia Taylor - Kansas City, Missouri. Thomas “Peanut” Whitlow - Kansas City, Missouri. Donna Marie Whitlow - Overland Park, Missouri. Also survived by a host of beloved Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and other family members too many to mention, and countless Brothers and Sisters in the Jehovahs Witnesses organization.
Abraham's Favorite Bible Scriptures and Kingdom Melodies
(Scriptures): Mark 11:24 Job 14:15 Psalms 34: 6-10 Psalms 23:1-4 Psalms 34: 17,18 Psalms 116: 1, 2 Isaiah 41: 10,13 Isaiah 48:17, 18 Proverbs 3: 5,6 Proverbs 27: 11 Revelation 21:3-5 (Kingdom Melodies) : Song 151- He Will Call Song 38- He Will Make You Strong Song 44 - A Prayer of the Lowly Song 3- Our Strength, Our Hope, Our Confidence
A Comforting thought from God’s Word The Bible at 2 Corinthians 1:3,4
3 Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God!
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Memorial Service
Please join us in remembering our Dear Loved One. Memorial Services for Abraham Talley will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Miller Beach Congregation. If you are not able to attend in person, please join us on Zoom.com, with meeting code: 374 706 4695, meeting passcode: 111111. We want to personally thank you for all of your love and support during this difficult time.
Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Born on May 22, 1950
Kansas City, KS
Passed away on February 17, 2025
Gary, IN