Joseph "Merrill" Pressley's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama

Joseph "Merrill" Pressley

1938 - February 27, 2025

Talladega, Alabama

Joseph "Merrill" Pressley's obituary , Passed away on February 27, 2025 in Talladega, Alabama

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Usrey Funeral Home

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Joseph "Merrill" Pressley

1938 - February 27, 2025

Talladega, Alabama

Joseph Pressley Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 27, 2025, Joseph Pressley of Talladega, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Pressley to pay them a last tribute.

As Joseph departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joseph may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joseph leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wilson Pressley and Mary Lou Pressley. He is survived by: his children, Anthony Pressley (Louise), Rhonda Collier, Deb Butler (Freddie) and Janice Sindia; and his sister Ginny Rockwell. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Usrey Funeral Home (516 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160). A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery (21 Mt Olive Cir, Talladega, AL 35160).

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Pressley's family asks that donations be made in his name to The Gideons International online at http://www.gideons.org, by phone at 1-866-382-4253, or by mail at The Gideons International Processing Center, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Usrey Funeral Home



Sat

Mar 01

Visitation

Usrey Funeral Home
516 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160

Sat

Mar 01

Graveside service

Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery
21 Mt Olive Cir, Talladega, AL 35160

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