Franklin "Lil Frankie" Talley Jr. departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Arlington, VA, due to an untimely accident at his job.

Lil Frankie attended Spotsylvania High, and later obtained his GED. At an early age, he had good work ethics and continued to be a hard worker throughout his life. He landed his first job with the help of his dad, working for John G & John R Goodwin Farming. It was always his goal to become a tractor trailer driver; finally he accomplished that goal by going to tractor trailer training school, receiving his CDL and getting a driving job with CM Payne of Culpeper. He was so proud of himself for being able to do what he had been striving to do for so many years. He had a strong love for Ford Mustangs and the race track. Lil Frankie also gave back by taking time to volunteer as a youth basketball coach, and also served as a referee for his son's youth football team. He cherished his son, Isaiah, whom he was raising. He was reaching and attaining all his goals and dreams to provide a better life for Isaiah.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Henry Coleman II and his uncle, Elwood Talley Jr.

Lil Frankie leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted parents, Franklin and Michelle Talley Sr. of Spotsylvania, VA; his beloved son, Franklin Isaiah Talley; one sister, Evantae (Ernest) Chew of Spotsylvania, VA; his devoted fianceé, Kimberley Bradley of Madison, VA; maternal grandmother, Hannah Coleman; paternal grandparents, Geneva Talley and Elwood Talley, all of Spotsylvania, VA; maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Carter; nine aunts, Roberta (James) Norfleet and Delores (Melvin) Johnson, of Bumpass, VA, Bernice (Lester) Jackson of Mineral, VA, Linda (James) Syrkes and Tonya Wilson of Spotsylvania, VA, Tina (Al) Thompson of Louisa, VA, Marie (Paul) Hall of North Carolina, Doreen (Steve) Athey of Ashland, VA and Elwanda Syrkes of Fredericksburg, VA; five uncles, Henry (Pamela) Coleman III, Jeffery Coleman, Willard Lee Talley Sr., Tony Talley and Elwood Syrkes, all of Spotsylvania, VA; one niece, Taylor Chew; three nephews, Elijah, Aaris, and Ernest Chew Jr., and a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends.

Public viewing will be held on Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 2-7 p.m. at the Thomasson Watson Chapel.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Temple of Deliverance (HCOG), 5756 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral, VA with Elder Lynn W. Beanum, Jr., officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.