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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James Leslie
Talbott
Sep 20, 1936 — Nov 6, 2026
Colonial Heights, VA
Funeral Services
Graveside Service
Friday
Blandford Cemetery
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Obituary
James Leslie Talbott, 90, of Colonial Heights, Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. Born September 20, 1936, he was the son of the late Herbert Gordon and Elizabeth Louise Talbott. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Talbott.
James was known in Colonial Heights and Petersburg for his extraordinary talent for art. He could match any color by eye, and enjoyed painting and woodworking. He is also had a passion for golf and was a lifelong Redskins fan.
He is survived by his daughters, Leslie Babb (Rocky) and Lisa Phillips, grandchildren, Rocky Babb Jr. (Megan), Travis E. Phillips, Leslie Phillips (Nick), great-grandson, Hudson Babb, nephew, Mark Talbott (Pat), and sister-in-law, Joyce Case.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Blandford Cemetery, 319 South Crater Road, Petersburg, Virginia 23803. Online condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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