Andrew Jackson Talbert

Andrew “Andy” Jackson Talbert Jr., 78, of Eden, passed away Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017.

A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Draper on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 2pm.  Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service 1-2pm, and other times at the home. 

Mr. Talbert was born August 10, 1939 in the Draper section of Eden, NC to the late Andrew “Jack” Talbert, Sr. and Ruth Squires Minter. He graduated in the class of 1957 from Tri-City High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. Mr. Talbert was also a member of First United Methodist Church and served as the treasurer for 15 years and held many other positions within the church. He was a former member of the Draper Y’s Men Club and retired from Fieldcrest Cannon Mills as a Quality Control Engineer.  

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ashworth Talbert of the home; sons, Andrew “Drew” J. Talbert III and wife Tena of Eden, John Michael Talbert of Roanoke, VA; grandchildren, Nikki, John, Ericka, and Ryan; five great-grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Hilda Cook Talbert.

Memorial contributions may be made to First UMC, 130 Main St. Eden, NC 27288.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com