Kendall Damaricus Talley, 25, of Junction City, Kansas died Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus Hospital in Junction City, Kansas. Kendall was born February 26, 1998. Kendall was a stranger to no one, and a friend to all. He grew up being a part of theater, band, 4H, and baseball. He loved to go boating on the lake, creating art of any kind, using tools, and just being with his friends and family. Kendall graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 2016. He attended Wichita Area Technical College, and was currently working for Max Motors of Manhattan. Kendall’s charismatic personality, loving heart, and infectious smile was uplifting to anyone around him. He loved his role as father, and adored his baby Kahlani. He was a remarkable person as a son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and as a friend.
Survivors include daughter Kahlani Talley, of Wichita, Kansas, and her mother Jillian Bennington; mother and father, Brian Jackson and Christina Talley-Jackson of Junction City, Kansas; two sisters, Brianna Talley and Krysta Talley both of Junction City, Kansas; grandparents, Samuel and Cynthia McCray of Lancaster, Texas and James and Linda Talley of Milford, Kansas.
Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Kahlani Talley educational fund.