Jan 15, 1938 – Oct 17, 2026
Mr. James Ronald Talent, age 88, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our Seniors in Almo, Kentucky.
Mr. Talent was born in Highland Park, Michigan on January 15, 1938, to the late Ervin Eugene “Gene” Talent and Opal Madelle (Cathey) Talent. Ron was retired from the KY Division of Forestry as the Calloway County Fire Ranger. He also worked as a Stockbroker, store manager and as a realtor with Tucker, Wilson and John Smith Gallery of Homes, and ended that career as a real estate appraiser. As a Murray High School graduate in 1956, and later graduating from Murray State University, he was a lead trumpet player and used his musical talent in both marching bands. Playing in the Jack Stalcup Dance Band supported his college degree in music and in accounting. He was also a veteran of the National Guard, and was of the Baptist faith.
He met and married Connie Hopkins on June 3, 1977. Aside from working professional jobs, they operated Rockhouse Creek Arabians. Primarily they bred Arabian horses and competed in long distance horse conditioning events. Ron and his Arab stallion, Heatwave Tu, won National Arabian Top Ten in 1985. He was President and backbone of the local Wrangler Riding Club for some time. He was also active in the LBL Wrangler Riding Club, spearheading donations for the first bath house and in building new trails.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Talent was preceded in death by one sister, Carmerita Meinert; and by a brother-in-law, Dale Meinert.
Mr. Talent is survived by his wife, Connie Talent of Almo, Kentucky; one daughter, Rachel Talent Stark of Orlando, Florida; one sister, Jeanie Mae Turner of Murray, Kentucky; one granddaughter, Maddux Stark of Orlando, Florida; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the WKMS Radio Station, Fine Arts Building, 2018 University Station 817, Murray, Kentucky 42071
Online condolences can be made at www.jhchurchill.com
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
