Sammy Junior

Talmadge, Jr.

Mr. Sammy J. Talmadge, Jr., was born on January 17, 1971, to Sammie Junior Talmadge and Marlene Williams Talmadge in Monroe County. He was the second eldest of five children. He attended Griffin High School. Sammy joined Towaliga County Line Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Eddie F. Collier, at an early age.

In his young years, he formed a Rap group called "8 Ball Posse", where they were well known throughout Georgia. They won many rap battles on the popular radio station 92.1, with DJ Wonderful Ray.

On Monday, July 12, 2022, Sammy entered into his Heavenly Gates, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his father, Sammie J. Talmadge; his brother, Timothy Talmadge; his uncles, Charlie Davis, James Williams, James Fambro, and Fred Evans; his aunts, Louise Williams, and Frances Berry.

Mr. Sammy J. Talmadge, Jr., leaves to cherish his loving memories; 4 daughters, Faithyer Lindsey, Kiashii Talmadge, Quanjeleka Pope, and Shaqueri; a son, Isaiah O'Neal; 3 grandchildren; his loving and devoted mother, Mrs. Marlene Williams Talmadge; he also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 17, 2022, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Dr. Eddie F. Collier is the Eulogist.