Melvin E. Talkington

Melvin E. Talkington, age 81 of Carrollton, formerly of Massillon, died Sunday morning at his residence. He was born on February 28, 1925 in Rosedale, WV and was the son of the late Harlan & Eugene (Hughes) Talkington. He retired from the former Republic Steel where he was a slitter helper. He was a member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Along with his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by two sons, Mark & John Talkington. He is survived by his sons, Ray Talkington of Carrollton, Ohio and Terry Talkington of Carrollton, his daughter and son in law, Joy and Ernest Knight of Massillon, his grandchildren, Brian Talkington, Jamie Talkington and Christy Talkington, Jacob Knight, Nicole Knight and Kylene Knight and 4 great grandchildren, Andrew Knight, Cory Talkington, Analyss Knight and Ashton Knight and his brother George Talkington. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1:00 P.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Brookfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday one hour before the service from 12- 1:00 P.M. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839 www.arnoldlynch.com