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William Talmadge Obituary

William Albert Talmadge passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at the age of 72.He was a native of Governor's Island, NY and resident of Baton Rouge, LA. William courageously served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed by Borden Chemical for 30 years. He then served as the Transportation Director for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System retiring after ten years. Bill was an avid outdoorsman and loved his farm in Ohio. He was a loving husband, a strong provider, and a man who loved his children and family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46 years, Kathleen; daughters, Margaret Haley Brown and husband Todd, Nicole Haley Talmadge-Kellett and husband Jay; sisters, Marylyn Talmadge Carey and Edie Irwin and husband Greg; brother, Clinton Talmadge and wife Diane; and grandsons, Caden and Will Brown. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Jefferson Highway Baton Rouge, LA 70817 on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 11:30 am officiated by Rev. Phil Spano. Visiting will follow at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, 70816 on Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 1 pm to 3 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, www.donate.heart.org. Please visit www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to sign the online guestbook.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 20 to Mar. 22, 2014.
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Kathy & girls, I was so sad to hear about Bill. I was Bill's Admin. Asst. in the Dist. Dept.(1993-95) at Borden and it was my favorite Dept. Bill was always good to me. He always had good stories. He came off tough, but when he talked about you and the girls he became a puppy dog. He was so proud of his family. I have thought about you and Bill a lot over the years. He had asked Steve and I to come down to Baton Rouge to fish, and I am sorry we never made it. I know how much Bill loved to fish. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
Carolyn Farnsworth
email: [email protected]

Carolyn Farnsworth

March 27, 2014

I'm sorry for your loss. I drove a school bus for east Baton Rouge and enjoyed working with him. He was always ready to listen and a fair man.

Denise Callahan

March 24, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karen Reis

March 23, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Bill was a good person and a friend who would help you when you needed help. He will be missed

Carole Whitesell

March 22, 2014

To the Talmadge family, you have my deepest sympathy. May God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.

March 22, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

March 21, 2014

Kathy, Marilynn and I extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. We will remember Bill with the fondest of memories especially the walks around the block. God bless and keep you and your family safe.

John Spilling

March 21, 2014

Kathy and the girls, I know the many good memories will comfort you in your time of sorrow. Having worked with Bill at Borden for many years I know how proud he was of each of you and how much you were loved.

Linda Gautreau

March 21, 2014

My deepest sympathy to Kathy & the girls. There are many great memories from the Borden days in Columbus that will live with all of us who knew Bill. On behalf of all the guys from the old Distribution Department, may he rest in peace.

Frank Smetak

March 21, 2014

May you be blessed with peace and comfort during this sorrowful time!

Maria "Kitty" Thomas, EBRPSS Transportation Dept Retiree

March 21, 2014

May you be blessed with peace and comfort during this sorrowful time.

Maria "Kitty" Thomas
(EBRPSS Transportation Dept. Retiree)

March 21, 2014

Kathleen,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Paula Ford (a former swim partner)

March 21, 2014

Our prayers are with you.

John & Janice Doucette

March 21, 2014

Alan Thibodeaux

March 20, 2014

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Visitation

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Resthaven Gardens of Memory & Funeral Home - Baton Rouge

11817 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

15615 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA

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