Talmadge L. Towery, 88

Mr. Talmadge L. Towery, 88, of Jonestown Road, Golden Valley, died Saturday, January 30, 2016.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years,  Betty Towery and was the son of the late Clevie and Beatrice Withrow Towery; he was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Annisha Towery.  Talmadge was a WW II Marine veteran and served in the Chinese Province. He was retired from Drexel Heritage Furniture and was a member of First Broad Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Tamara Towery Grayson and Darla Sisk and her husband Donald, all of Casar; two sons, Dwight Towery and Michael L. Towery, both of Golden Valley; a sister, Phyllis Stacy of Seneca, SC; there are 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Grayson, Brandon Towery and his wife Hope, and Christy Rochester; 3 great grandchildren, Harley Looper, Ethan Grayson, and Torie Rochester; and 2 great great grandchildren, Kaylen Ayers and Hannah Looper.
A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at First Broad Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Kevin Towery and Rev. Robert Bradley will officiate. The Rutherford County Honor Guard will render Military Rites. Pallbearers are Kyle Towery, Keith Towery, Tad Brackett, Scott Brackett, Tony Brackett, and Steve Brackett.
The Visitation will be from 6 pm until 8 pm Monday at Washburn & Dorsey Funeral and Cremation Service.
Online condolenes @www.washburndorsey.com.