Talmadge

Reese

Today, we come together to begin the process of turning our mourning into a celebration of life for our beloved family member, Mr. Talmadge Reese Jr.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at the age of 72, Talmadge Jr. took his last breath at home while sleeping. His birth began on Monday, January 4, 1954 in Toledo, OH to Mr. & Mrs. Talmadge (Marie) Reese Sr. He grew up with his siblings on Vance Street, fellowshipped at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (City of Zion), and attended Libbey High School.

Tal Jr. enlisted in The Army where he completed his GED. Upon returning to Toledo, Tal Jr. was employed with Berman's Winery for several years and then Champion Spark Plug until he became ill. In 1996, he pivoted into a new career/title of babysitting J'kari and then A'vyanah until 2009.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed activities such as horseshoes, fishing, playing chess, bid whist, and blasting old school music.

Tal Jr. was passionate about cooking, grilling year round, and eating. He also enjoyed snacking, cracking open sunflower seeds or pecans, his wife's homemade popcorn, ketchup covered potato chips, and any type of baked goods while sitting in his recliner.

People who knew him personally would describe him as quiet, laid back, an avid television watcher, and napper. He was also a rambler often seen walking up and down Hill avenue and hanging out at Moe's Market as his daily routine.

In addition to his parents, Tal Jr. was preceded in passing by his brother Calvin Reese.

Left to Cherish, his wife of 43 years, Linda (Boyd) Reese; bonus children, Darryl Boyd and Kimberly Bailey; grandchildren, Jennifer Boyd, Reshonda Boyd, J'kari Bailey, A'vyanah Lee, Little Darryl Boyd, and Andalasia Boyd; siblings, Curtis Ross, Boston, MA; Ernestine (Lawrence) Freeman, Grove City, OH; Alfonzo Reese, Toledo, OH; Joyce Ann Reese, Dublin, OH; Glen Charles Reese, Denver, CO; and Alonzo Reese, Toledo, OH. In addition to his immediate family, Tal Jr. is survived by lifelong best friend Leon Wilson, three brothers-in-law, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at The House of Day Funeral Home, 2550 Nebraska Ave, Toledo, OH 43607. Family hour at 10:00am with Service promptly at 11:00am.

Repast

Immediately following Service

Warren A.M.E Church

915 Collingwood Blvd.

Toledo, OH 43604