Joseph Talbott

Joseph J. Talbott, age 67, of Columbus, died June 25, 2008 at Kobacker House. Member of Local 189 Plumbers & Pipefitters for 36 years, Top 20 Club, Sons of AmVets and Buckeye Gift. Preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Vermie; brothers, Raymond Jr., Herschel, Phillip, David, George, John, Charles and sister, Jane Carter; niece, Debbie Thomas. Survived by devoted wife of 28 years, Debbie; children, Gina (Jim) King of Columbus, Courtney (Eric Bentley) Talbott of Grove City and son Luke Talbott of Columbus; grandson, Alexander King; siblings, Dorothy Hackett, Margaret (Richard) Sundheimer, Elizabeth Moore, Ginger (Larry) Wright, Joyce Talbott (Gary) and Tom Talbott; mother-in-law, Donna Chapman; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Jean, Peggy, Charlotte and Barb Talbott, Bill Carter, Jan (Ron) Barton, Julie (Charles) Bertani; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and his special pets, Peanut and Susie. Visitation Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., where service will be held Saturday 3 p.m., Rev. Dr. William L. Snider officiating. Interment Obetz Cemetery. Joe received the gift of life twice. First in September 2000, a lung from an anonymous donor and second time in September 2007, his niece, Susan Braun, lovingly gave him one of her kidneys. Joe was a champion and a fierce advocate for organ donation. Those who wish may direct contributions in Joe's memory to LifeLine of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Rd., Suite 200, Columbus OH 43212. The family wishes to thank Kobacker House for their care and support