MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Talton Lee Jr., most beloved citizen to his eternal reward, November 16, 2015; and
WHEREAS, This august body has been informed of his passing by the Honorable Carrie M. Austin, Alderman of the 34th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Talton, the 4th of 7 children, was born on April 17, 1948 in Brownsville, Tennessee to the union of the Talton Lee and Polly Taylor Lee. At the age of 7 Talton and his family relocated to Chicago, Illinois. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized; and
WHEREAS, Talton, affectionately known as June or T. Lee, married Emma Jarvis on April 8, 1967 and were blessed with a beautiful daughter, LaTonya Chree; and
WHEREAS, Talton was employed with Commonwealth Edison for 33 years, beginning his career as lineman and retiring as maintenance inspector; and
WHEREAS, Talton loved taking road trips to visit family out of town, going to various jazz festivals and classic car shows. He took pleasure in hosting barbeques, taco parties and car washes at his house. His hobby was working on cars, he savored italian beef from Al's on the west side, corned beef in Skokie, rag bologna from Brownsville, Tennessee, sandwiches from Hog Wild, Beggars Pizza and perch from Dicola's, In his spare time he indulged in watching Family Feud marathons, enjoyed western movies and judge programs; and
WHEREAS, Talton leaves to cherish his memory his adoring daughter, LaTonya; sisters, Bobbie J. Ross and Alice Lee-Venson; brother, Williams T. Lee; his girlfriend, Robin Harden; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and a whole bunch of cars; and
WHEREAS, Talton touched the lives of all who knew him through his kindness, his generosity, his heart and his spirit. He will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will live on in those who knew and loved him; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, ...
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