SR0285 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of John Arlandis Talley, who passed away on March 23, 2019; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley was born to John Henry "Buster" Talley Jr. and Lois Young on June 29, 1948; he served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley worked in the Quad Cities as an insurance agent, security for K-Mart, the local casinos, and as a greeter at Sam's Club; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley was affectionately known to many as Big John, Big Bad John, and Tall Man; his family called him Arlandis, and his friends knew him as John; he enjoyed learning about psychiatry, listening to music, fried chicken, and reading, whether it was a comic book, novel, newspaper, or the Bible; he loved family reunions and get-togethers, where he would play Bid Whist and Dominoes; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley was a competitive pool player and loved the game in all its forms; he played with numerous pool leagues and was respected by the toughest players; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley was preceded in death by his father, John Talley Jr.; his grandfathers, John Henry Talley Sr. and E.L. Harnett; his grandmothers, Samella Harnett and Inez Talley; his sisters, Peggy L. Pemberton and Helen J. Minter; his brother, Samuel L. Talley; his uncles, J.B. Shockley, Roland McCarroll, Frank Roddy, Ed Young, Melvin Young, and Mr. Parker; and his aunts, Ottie Johnson, Beatric Shockley, Helen McCarroll, and Elsie Young; and

WHEREAS, John Arlandis Talley is survived by his long-time companion, Donna Addleman; his mother, Lois Talley-Johnson; his brothers, Lawrence E., (Douglas) Stephon, and (Raymond) Anthony; his sisters, Felisita M. Weatherall (Richard), Lenora A. Talley, and Judith A Ndubisi; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and a great-nephew; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of John Arlandis Talley and extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of John Arlandis Talley as an expression of our deepest sympathy.