Zackery D. Talley

Zackery David Talley, 27 was born to David and Kitty (Wixom) Talley on April 11, 1990 in Davenport, Iowa and tragically taken from us on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Monmouth.

Zack and his parents moved to Kirkwood, IL in 1995 where he attended Yorkwood Grade School through the 3rd grade. They moved to Monmouth in September 2000 where Zack attended Lincoln Elementary School, Central Jr. High School and graduating from Monmouth High School in 2009. Through high school he worked at Shopko, then MCR and recently Peoples Do It Center all in Monmouth.

Zack loved music especially 70’s & 80’s Rock. He was interested in history, politics and current events around the world. He loved his family, friends and his cat, Ozzy. He was a bright star in his parent’s lives. He was very kind, loving, caring and always had a beautiful smile that could light up the darkest day and never had a mean word to say about anyone. He will forever be in our memories and our hearts forever. He was a good friend to anyone he met. There will always be a huge hole in our lives and hearts forever. Rest in peace our Son and Brother and fly with the angels our darling son.

Zack is survived by his parents, Dave and Kitty Wixom-Talley of Monmouth; his brother, Jeremiah Sherrill of Kahoka, MO; sisters, Janessa (Jason) Erb of Argyle IA, Katie (Aaron) Miller of Marion, IA and Molly Kayser of Iowa City, IA; his buddy and cat, Ozzy; many aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, best friend and brother, Josh Foust of Florida.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jerry & Carol Talley; maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Hazel Carpenter; brothers, Michael Carpenter & Jason Carrico; maternal uncle, Lloyd Gilbert Carpenter.

Funeral Services will be at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, December 30, 2017 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Memorials can be made to the Zackery Talley Memorial Fund.