Charles F. "Chuck" Talley

Charles F. "Chuck" Talley, 73 of Monmouth, IL passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his home.

Chuck was born in Monmouth, IL on May 19, 1941, the son of Ira James and Helen Louise (Parrish) Talley. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.

Chuck married Linda L. Staff at the First Christian Church in Galesburg on July 8, 1962 and she survives.

Chuck was a Monmouth Firefighter for 20 years. When he retired he went to work for the City of Monmouth as a Building Official, Zoning Administrator, Cemetery Sexton, Certified Pluming Inspector and Warren County Inspector. He was employed by the City of Monmouth for 44 years.

He was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church of Monmouth. Chuck was a 36 year member and four time Past Master of the Monmouth Masonic Lodge. He was a member and Past President of the Monmouth Kiwanis Club, Board Member for Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Charter Member of the Warren County Illinois Genealogical Society and Charter Member of the Warren County Historical Society and Museum. He was a member of the Warren County Prime Beef Festival and served as the Grand Marshall in 2012. Chuck was a 26 year member of the Monmouth/Warren County Auxiliary Police, most of those years as Captain.

Survivors include his wife; his daughter, Debra L. (Steve) Tubbs of South Bend, IN; son, Jeffrey C. (Jenny) Talley of Galesburg; granddaughter, Kameryn D. Talley of New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services with a Masonic service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the First Christian Church of Monmouth. No visitation hours are scheduled. Cremation has been accorded with a private family interment to take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church of Monmouth or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.