Breaux Bridge - Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 20, 2015, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge, for Calvin John Talley, 78, who passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015, at his residence.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, and continue on Friday at 8:00 am until 10:30 am. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Thursday.
Fr. David Broussard will officiate at the Funeral service. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lafayette.
Calvin worked as barber for 53 years at Ike's Barber Shop in Lafayette. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. Calvin was a great dancer and loved to Cajun dance at Mulate's. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his children and grandchildren and will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his daughter, Paula Talley Thibodeaux and her husband, Perry, of Cypress, TX; his son, Michael Talley and his wife, Claudette, of Scott; two grandchildren, Blake Thibodeaux and Kate Thibodeaux, of Cypress, TX; his companion, Peggy Angelle of Breaux Bridge; his sister, Judy Blanchard and her husband, James, of Catahoula; and his brother, Alvin Talley and his wife, Jacqueline, of Carencro.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bernard Talley; his parents, Cleveland and Estelle Latiolais Talley; his brother, Mervin Talley; and his sister, Rosey Talley Vicknair.
Pallbearers will be Michael Talley, Blake Thibodeaux, Alvin Talley, Perry Thibodeaux, Doug Guidry, and Jim Devillier.
Calvins family would like to extend special thanks to Debra Cormier and Dr. Gene Brierre and staff, for the care and attention given to him during his time of need.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Ste. 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, Louisiana 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.