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Talley -- Jim Talley was born July 29, 1937 in Carrizozo, New Mexico. He attended schools in the Hondo Valley, graduating from Hondo High School in 1956. Jim attended Eastern New Mexico University in Portales, New Mexico as a music major before becoming a popular radio personality with KGFL and KKAT in Roswell, New Mexico during the 1960's. He later completed his BS Degree in Psychology while working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Trainer and Counselor with New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Upon retirement from New Mexico DVR in 1993, Jim moved to Austin, Texas, where he worked for Texas Rehabilitation Commission up to the time of his death. Jim loved all music and was accomplished trumpet player, playing professionally during his college years. He was a baseball and car racing fan, and he loved to tinker with all kinds of electronics. Jim was well respected and known as a champion of the underdog. He dedicated his life to helping give a leg-up to persons with disabilities and other people who were less fortunate. He was a great role model for persons with disabilities, advocating for civil rights and working to ensure access to technology needed to help the disabled lead productive lives. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends, and those whose lives he touched. Jim is survived by his two daughters, Christine L. Talley of Taos and Alicia C. Talley of Albuquerque; a sister, Pat Frisbie and her husband, Dick of Austin, TX; step-mother, Dorothy Talley of Alamogordo; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home in Austin on Wednesday, January 5. Jim will be buried on Saturday, January 8, 2000 at 12:00 noon in Tinnie, New Mexico, where he grew up. Arrangements in New Mexico will be handled by LaGrone Funeral Home in Roswell, (505), 623-2323. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705, (512) 452-8811.
        Published on: Fri January 07, 2000