Mark Talkington

Mark James Talkington, 90 of Mods Run, Mannington, WV passed away, Monday September 3, 2012 at Louis A Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center in Clarksburg, WV.  He was born November 13, 1921 at Rachel, WV a son of the late Dale and Grace Forney Talkington.

He is survived by six children and their spouses, Marquita and Vincent Graziani of Pittsburg, PA,  Ronnie and Dodi Talkington of Mannington, Janet and Eric Garner of Mannington, Philip and Sonja Talkington of Michigan, David and Angie Talkington of Mannington and Mark and Carla of Mannington; grandchildren include, Alicia and husband Douglas Miers, Benjamin K. and Melissa Shearer , Kaitlyn Talkington, Dakota Talkington ,  Erica Laughlin,  Ian Laughlin, Faith Prince,  Phillip Talkington,  Cora Jean "JC" Talkington, Kaleigh Talkington, Delanie Talkington, Miranda Talkington, and Jeffrey Fluharty; nine great-grandchildren.  He was also survived by two special friends, Paul Phillips and Russell Garner.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Talkington was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years, Mary Talkington and one brother, Jack Talkington.

Mr. Talkington was a Prisoner of War serving with the U.S. Army in World War II.  He was retired from Eastern Associated Coal Company, JoAnne Mine at Rachel, WV. He attended the Plum Run United Methodist Church. He spent most of his life farming on the Talkington Farm at Mod's Run.

Friends may call at the Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main Street, Mannington, WV on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 from 4-8 P.M.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Pastor David Jones officiating.  Cremation will follow and inurnment will be made at a later date at the convenience of the family at the West Virginia National Cemetery at Grafton, WV.  The family request that memorial donations be made to the WV National Cemetery, Route 2 Box 127 Grafton, WV, 26354.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com