George Addison Talbot, DVM, formerly of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Friday, February 6, 2004 at his home, Winterpast, in Black Mountain, NC.

For the past 29 months, Dr. Talbot had successfully fought a courageous battle against mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The indomitable spirit, determination and stoic faith he displayed throughout incredible suffering were an inspiration and example to all who knew him. A quiet, kind man of the utmost integrity, he walked humbly with his God, steadfast in his belief until his last breath.

Dr. Talbot was born June 30, 1940 in Tsing Tao, China (modern name Qingdao, Shandong Provence). He was the son of the late Rev. George Bird Talbot and Mary Alice Wade Talbot and the grandson of the late Rev. Addison Alexander Talbot and Katherine Bird Talbot, all of whom faithfully served as Presbyterian missionaries in China.

Dr. Talbot attended King College in Bristol, Tennessee, VPI in Blacksburg, Virginia and the University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine. After working for two years in Newport News, Virginia, he moved in 1970 to Charlotte, NC where he practiced small animal medicine until his retirement six years ago. While residing in Charlotte, Dr. Talbot was a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and sang in the Loonis McGlohon choir. He was a former secretary of the Greater Charlotte Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the NCVMA, the AVMA and a participant in the Explorer Scout program. In addition to being a highly respected and much loved veterinarian, George was an avid gardener and bonsai enthusiast, a skilled woodworker, amateur photographer and astronomer, and had an insatiable interest in American history. He loved all genre of music and he played the dulcimer and a mean harmonica. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Dr. Talbot is survived by his wife of 35 years, Atlanta native Jane Campbell Talbot and their beloved daughter Katherine Elizabeth Talbot of Charlotte, NC; father-in-law LTC Herman L. Campbell and uncle Harold E. Campbell of Lilburn, Georgia; brother Wade Talbot and wife Faye Talbot of Black Mountain, NC; uncles Dr. William Talbot and wife Evelyn of Harrisonburg, Virginia and the Rev. Addison Talbot and wife Dorothy of Porterville, California; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Talbot will be held at 2 p.m., February 21 at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church with a reception immediately following. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.

The Talbot family will be residing at their mountain home, Winterpast, 44 Hunting Lodge Drive, Black Mountain, NC.

Brigman's Funeral Service in Black Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements for Dr. Talbot.

From : http://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralservice.com/obits/obituary.php?act=entertrib&id=4247

George Addison Talbot, DVM, formerly of Charlotte, died unexpectedly Friday, February 6, 2004 at his home, Winterpast, in Black Mountain, NC.

For the past 29 months, Dr. Talbot had successfully fought a courageous battle against mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The indomitable spirit, determination and stoic faith he displayed throughout incredible suffering were an inspiration and example to all who knew him. A quiet, kind man of the utmost integrity, he walked humbly with his God, steadfast in his belief until his last breath.

Dr. Talbot was born June 30, 1940 in Tsing Tao, China (modern name Qingdao, Shandong Provence). He was the son of the late Rev. George Bird Talbot and Mary Alice Wade Talbot and the grandson of the late Rev. Addison Alexander Talbot and Katherine Bird Talbot, all of whom faithfully served as Presbyterian missionaries in China.

Dr. Talbot attended King College in Bristol, Tennessee, VPI in Blacksburg, Virginia and the University of Georgia, School of Veterinary Medicine. After working for two years in Newport News, Virginia, he moved in 1970 to Charlotte, NC where he practiced small animal medicine until his retirement six years ago. While residing in Charlotte, Dr. Talbot was a member of Carmel Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and sang in the Loonis McGlohon choir. He was a former secretary of the Greater Charlotte Veterinary Medical Association, a member of the NCVMA, the AVMA and a participant in the Explorer Scout program. In addition to being a highly respected and much loved veterinarian, George was an avid gardener and bonsai enthusiast, a skilled woodworker, amateur photographer and astronomer, and had an insatiable interest in American history. He loved all genre of music and he played the dulcimer and a mean harmonica. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Dr. Talbot is survived by his wife of 35 years, Atlanta native Jane Campbell Talbot and their beloved daughter Katherine Elizabeth Talbot of Charlotte, NC; father-in-law LTC Herman L. Campbell and uncle Harold E. Campbell of Lilburn, Georgia; brother Wade Talbot and wife Faye Talbot of Black Mountain, NC; uncles Dr. William Talbot and wife Evelyn of Harrisonburg, Virginia and the Rev. Addison Talbot and wife Dorothy of Porterville, California; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr. Talbot will be held at 2 p.m., February 21 at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church with a reception immediately following. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.

The Talbot family will be residing at their mountain home, Winterpast, 44 Hunting Lodge Drive, Black Mountain, NC.

Brigman's Funeral Service in Black Mountain, NC is in charge of arrangements for Dr. Talbot.

From : http://www.wilsonfamilyfuneralservice.com/obits/obituary.php?act=entertrib&id=4247