HAMPTON — Talmadge L. “Pop” Gailey, 93, born May 12, 1927, in High Point, North Carolina, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. He left his family behind to remember him with love and wonder. At age 93 (he would say 39!), he was still working and treasured every minute of it.
Talmadge worked in the optical field since age 16. He continued working until recently when he was unable to walk well. For months he said, “I can do the work, I just can’t walk to get there.” To know him was to love him!
He was the oldest son of the late Lester and Eura Gailey and was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Audrey; and one brother, Dalton.
He is survived by his sons, Michael (Pam) of Gloucester, Kenneth, his caregiver, who lived at the home in Hampton, Rick (Donna) of Yorktown and Mark (Phyllis) of Florida. He was grandfather to six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his brother, Robert (Dee) of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Peninsula Memorial Park. Due to COVID-19 precautions, there will not be a visitation. Facial masks and social distancing will be required.
The family would like to thank both Riverside Cancer Center and Riverside Hospice for the care provided for our beloved Pop.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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