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Joseph Daniel “Danny” Talbott, III

November 1, 1944 ~ January 19, 2020

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ROCKY MOUNT - Joseph Daniel "Danny" Talbott, III, age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on November 1, 1944, he was the son of Rev. Joe Talbott, Jr. and Lena Mae Woodcock Talbott. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James Robert Talbott. Danny was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount and a member of Benvenue Country Club where he was an avid tennis player and always enjoyed a round of golf with his closest friends. A talented and professional sportsman, he was inducted into both the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame and the Twin Counties Hall of Fame. Although Danny was best known for his professionalism in athletics, his greatest honor came following the naming of the Danny Talbott Cancer Center in his honor. A loving and dedicated husband, father, son, and friend to many, Danny will be truly missed and never forgotten. Danny leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 32 years, Myrlene Scarborough Talbott of the home; his mother Lena Mae Woodcock Talbott; and son, Bryan Talbott of Leland, NC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. A visitation will follow the service in the Family Ministry Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Danny Talbott Cancer Center, 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or to First Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount , NC 27804 Thursday 1/23, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm A visitation will follow the service in the Family Ministry Center. Service First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Thursday 1/23, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 200 S. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.

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  2. Danny and I met in Junior High School. I played football with him over the next 4 years and against him in college. I have never met anyone who was a better pure athlete than Danny. He could do anything that involved a ball. I last saw Danny at my 50th high school reunion. He was already sick but you would never know it based on his upbeat attitude. We shared some memories. The one that comes to mind is the long run he made to beat Broughton. I had made a block and was under a pile of people and did not see the touchdown but I knew what had happened because of the cheers. Those were great times. The Blackbirds of that era were a direct outgrowth of the spectacular talent that Danny brought to all of us. He was the key we were to role players. I am thankful to have been a part of something that will never be equaled. God blessed all of us by putting us into Danny’s life and I am forever thankful. God rest his soul. John Alexander

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  3. Danny and I met in Junior High School. I played football with him over the next 4 years and against him in college. I have never met anyone who was a better pure athlete than Danny. He could do anything that involved a ball. I last saw Danny at my 50th high school reunion. He was already sick but you would never know it based on his upbeat attitude. We shared some memories. The one that comes to mind is the long run he made to beat Broughton. I had made a block and was under a pile of people and did not see the touchdown but I knew what had happened because of the cheers. Those were great times. The Blackbirds of that era were a direct outgrowth of the spectacular talent that Danny brought to all of us. He was the key we were to role players. I am thankful to have been a part of something that will never be equaled. God blessed all of us by putting us into Danny’s life and I am forever thankful. God rest his soul. John Alexander

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  4. Danny was just such a truly caring person. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Myrlene and Bryan.

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  5. Danny was a good man…my dad Bryant Kennedy talked about watching him at Carolina play football…it’s what started my dad as a tarheel…he had season tickets to the football games for years and when I would take friends with me I would always point out the #10 Danny Talbot and tell them that’s my cousin on my Mama’s side…Edna Woodcock…one day when I was young daddy took me to a UNC game and after the game Danny gave me his chin strap…what a thrill for a kid…what a great legacy he is leaving…rest in peace

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  6. Danny took all of us on an unforgettable journey. How blessed we are to have known him. A friend to all of us…..then and now.

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  8. Danny was a lifetime friend of mine. Danny was a special athlete , the best I ever saw. But, even with that said, he was an amazing person. I am proud of Danny for the type of individual he was.He loved Rocky Mount and did so much for our city. I loved Danny like a brother and I am thankful of the times he and I played baseball together. He is in heaven for sure. I will never forget him.

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  9. Danny was a lifetime friend of mine. Danny was a special athlete , the best I ever saw. But, even with that said, he was an amazing person. I am proud of Danny for the type of individual he was.He loved Rocky Mount and did so much for our city. I loved Danny like a brother and I am thankful of the times he and I played baseball together. He is in heaven for sure. I will never forget him.

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  10. He was our hero and larger than life in the Blackbird days at Rocky Mount Senior High School was at its pinnacle Academics Teachers Scholars in the state Sports champions Comraderie We were the Blackbirds , mighty, mighty blackbirds Everywhere we go people want to know Who we are. So we tell them. Danny was out outstanding example of a gentleman and scholar athlete. Thank you for being a beacon of humble superb leadership We were proud to be Blackbirds.

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  13. I only knew Danny for the short three years I spent at RM Jr. High but after all these years I remember the kind, talented young man he was then. So sorry to learn of his passing. I pray for peace for his family and friends that only God can give us at times such as this.

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  14. I only knew Danny for the short three years I spent at RM Jr. High but after all these years I remember the kind, talented young man he was then. So sorry to learn of his passing. I pray for peace for his family and friends that only God can give us at times such as this.

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  15. My heart goes out to Myrlene and the family. I played freshman basketball and baseball at UNC with DT, and went to the CWS in 1966, and I have kept up with him thru the years, including his battle with cancer. But, even as great an athlete and competitor that Danny was, the long-term memory of him is the quality values he had. He always had his feet on the ground, and really cared about other people. We have lost a great one. Mike Knowles

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  16. In memory of Joseph Daniel Danny Talbott, III, Delphine Wiggins, MSW Danny Talbot Cancer Center UNC Cancer Care at Nash lit a candle

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  17. I’ll never forget his smile and all of the encouragement he gave me and his wife as we worked on the puzzle in the Cancer Center together! My thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with Mrs. Myrlene, their Son and family now and in the days to come (Matthew 54)

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  18. My first memories of Danny is when he and my Uncle, Danny Mears, played football for Rocky Mount High. Years later we reconnected when I was with my husband Mike attending Old Leaguers baseball events in Chapel Hill. It was always a joy to be with Danny and Myrlie. Danny showed us how to live and how to face a serious illness and our immortality. RIP my friend.

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  20. My deepest sympathy to the family. Danny was a genuine person who had his Mama’s good looks and his Daddy’s gentle ways. We became friends when we were barely teenagers when Mr. Joe was the preacher at my Aunt and Uncle’s church at Holdens Cross Roads (and Mrs. Lena played the piano). Our friendship endured for all these years, and whenever, I was lucky enough to run into him at a Carolina football game or a Ram’s Club function, it was like we had seen each other yesterday. I will miss knowing that he is in this world. RIP, my old friend!

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  28. We are extremely sorry to hear about Danny’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Condolences from our family to yours.

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  29. My prayers are Myrlene and his family. Danny was a great person and a dear friend. RIP Danny. It was an honor to know you.

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  33. I will always remember the time spent with Danny playing and travelling to tennis tournaments. Myrlene and Brian my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Allen Farfour, Wilmington, NC

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  34. I worked with Danny for 15 years at McNeil Pharmaceutical. He was a dear friend and a Great Athlete both on and off the field. He will be dearly missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. May God bless them.

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  35. Dear Myrlene and family, Danny was truly an inspiration and a blessing to us all! We will miss him so much! Praying for you all to have peace today and in the days to come. God bless you all. Dawn & Larry High FBC

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  36. Danny was always smiling, friendly and overall good person. Enjoyed being classmate from RM Wilson through graduation at RM Senior High. He was always in line ahead of me when we went to assembly, etc. When our paths crossed since high school, he was always the same. He will be greatly missed. Thought and prayers to all of his family.

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  37. Comments and blessings for growing up with Danny Talbott. Danny and I met in the gym at Rocky Mount Wilson Junior High. At least one good basketball player was on the team. After coming to see me play (or not play) my father recognized the athletic ability of Danny, even in the 8th grade. Dad encouraged Jim Hickey (Dad had coached with Jim at Hampden Sydney) to come look at Danny. Thus began the relationship between UNC and Danny. After having the pleasure of growing up with Danny and watching his accomplishments, championships, and baseball career I moved to Washington DC. I moved in with my aunt, who happened to live in the same complex as Vince Lombardi. I had drinks with Vince on occasion and he thought as much of Danny as his own children. Vince once made the comment to me that Danny would not be his 1st or 2nd string quarterback but always his 3rd. It is a shame that Vince passed away early. God Bless the Talbott family.

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  41. We are in the Class of 63 that we all knew that Danny was the leader… It took more than just him to make up The Blackbird but any time sports were mention the question was asked is this the class that Danny Talbott was in…. Yep the CHAMPS.. He was a great guy to be around in the Good Ol Days.. My mom worked in a local sporting good store that saw all those team members and coaches back in the 60’s . She would talk about what a leader Danny was. Then as life has it that nasty C word shows up but he fought to the very end … Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family ..…. You fought a good fight Danny and thanks for all the great games you and the other guys did for Rocky Mount Senior High.. So many memories Rest in peace

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  46. To Danny’s family It was always a pleasure knowing and seeing Danny through out the years, in and around Rocky Mount and Wilson. Danny was such a Great person…He will be greatly missed…May the Love of Jesus Christ be with all of his family, during this time and always.

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  47. I’ll never forget the incredible Danny Talbott. He and his great team mates beat our Charlotte Myers Park team 3 times in 1961, 1962 (playoffs). He kicked field goals, punted 40 plus yards, played great defense and was one of best all american quarterbacks in the country. Wow! Watched him lead his team to state Championship in Greensboro. Watched him win state championship in Charlotte when he pitched with cast on his left arm…he hit 2 doubles also. Watched him at Carolina with his good buddy and old rival Jeff Beaver. Watched him become all-american baseball player at UNC. Watched him win tennis tournaments where he would switch hands to receive serve. Danny was an incredible athlete. Rocky Mount is such a special place and Danny represented his beloved hometown so well. I feel blessed to gotten to know Danny and Myrlene better over the last 10 years. What a life!!!

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  48. Praying for all of you during this time. God will sustain you in your grief. Danny was an outstanding man. He is at peace in the arms of Jesus. I will always remember his smile and always his kind presence. Peace be with you.

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  49. MR.TALBOTT ,WAS A SPECIAL PERSON.HE WAS ALLWAYS SO FULL OF LAUGHTER WHEN HE CAME TO SERVICE DR.JE BRYANT OFFICE SUPPILES.ALSO THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM IN CRACKER BARREL HE PAID FOR MY LUNCH,HE WAS A NICE MAN.THE FAMILY HAVE MY PRAYERS.

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  50. My thoughts and prayers go out to Myrlene and Bryan at this time. I hired and trained Danny many years ago when he came to work at Johnson and Johnson. He was a great salesman, extremely well liked by the doctors and pharmacists, and all who knew him. He was a good friend to our family. The world was a better place because of him. Wyman and Mary Cockman

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  52. Edward and I send our deepest sympathy to Danny’s family. We were lucky enough to have Danny as a neighbor for many years and have fond memories of spending time with him and his family during those years. Danny was a great athlete, but he was an even more wonderful person. Even though we didn’t see him often once the family moved away, the memories remain. One memory I have that reflects the kind of person he was came when we had been neighbors for several years. We were sitting in his living room watching a ball game. I mentioned that I had just learned that he had been given a really big UNC athletic award (I can’t remember its name now, but it was the biggest UNC gives) and that I was impressed. He acted like he didn’t know what to say for a few seconds before he passed it off as no big deal. I also enjoyed hearing him talk about playing for Cal Ripkin, Sr., manager in the Oriole minor leagues at that time and his memories of Cal, Jr. as a small boy always around pestering the players to toss him a ball or pitch to him. Cal Ripkin, Jr. was my mother’s favorite Oriole and she loved hearing those stories I got from Danny.

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  54. Myrlene, I just heard on the news about Danny. Sympathy and prayers to you. Earth’s loss is heavens gain.

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  55. I had the privilege of working with Danny at Johnson & Johnson. I was truly blessed to have him as a mentor and friend. He taught me many things, but one thing that has stayed with me is his strong work ethic, professionalism, and his advice not to pick up wooden nickels, I still don’t know what that really means but sounds like good advice. He will be greatly missed!

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  57. Danny Talbott and I were sort of friends in 1962 High School, the blackbirds scored 13-0 on Fayetteville Bulldogs first half, I changed game plan to feature Greensboro spread offense which kept Danny’s team scoreless in 2nd half, we had a freshman kicker who missed both extra points, and game ended 13-12! Later, I was VP of Harris Cutrell on North Church, Danny would come by once a week, usually with a tennis racquet in hand. We never needed a rep in ENC, but he would have been ideal. I called him about a year or so ago, he was beginning to suffer then, I miss him in spirit he was a Giant in Eastern NC football and won many awards. Although I went to Wake Forest both my Brother played for Dooley at UNC, and my dau and son went to Carolina. No regrets, just wished I’d have spoken to Danny before the last lap…Danny Townsend of Fayetteville, now in High Point (15 years…also 75) 336 882 5677

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  59. Dear family, I was saddened to learn of Danny’s passing. I was quarterback for the Raleigh Caps in 1961, and remember playing against him in his junior year at Rocky Mount. I continued to follow him during his collegiate and professional years in sports. I admired his many accomplishments at these levels. I remember seeing him during some of his visits to UNCW when Bryan was a student, where I am a part time faculty member. I sincerely hope that your faith, and the love of family and friends will help you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Larry Honeycutt Leland, NC

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  60. Danny Talbot was The Natural and the Roy Hobbs of his time. I was just a kid in those days but my brother Butch Clayton played with Danny, John Alexander, Wrennie Pitt, Bob Sides, Tom Parrish and so many more during that magical run their senior year at RMHS. I think the whole town traveled to those games. Butch shared a memory of Danny with me this week. We were undersized and few in number compared to the big schools we played, but we had Danny. He made us all better. If he had not brought so much attention to our team, the rest of us would not likely have been recruited. I always felt my scholarship was a result of his long shadow. As long as I knew him, I never heard him utter an unkind word to anyone. Danny was probably my first sports hero along with my brother Butch. RIP #10.

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  61. Danny Talbot was The Natural and the Roy Hobbs of his time. I was just a kid in those days but my brother Butch Clayton played with Danny, John Alexander, Wrennie Pitt, Bob Sides, Tom Parrish and so many more during that magical run their senior year at RMHS. I think the whole town traveled to those games. Butch shared a memory of Danny with me this week. We were undersized and few in number compared to the big schools we played, but we had Danny. He made us all better. If he had not brought so much attention to our team, the rest of us would not likely have been recruited. I always felt my scholarship was a result of his long shadow. As long as I knew him, I never heard him utter an unkind word to anyone. Danny was probably my first sports hero along with my brother Butch. RIP #10.

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  62. I just wanted to say thanks for the kind words and special remembrances everyone shared about my precious DT. Myrlie

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  63. Myrlene Rick and I send condolences to you and your family. Danny was such a great man! Please know we are thinking of you and know you have beautiful memories for comfort. Linda and Rick

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  64. I met Danny in 1960 at the Pavillion on Atlantic Beach, NC and we spent the summer doing what boys did back then! Work during the day and dance with the girls at night! He knew who he was, he had a deep sense of humor and reeked of confidence! All in all he was very stable and down to earth as well as deserving of his allcoades! I just heard and know I’m late but being a friend and his biggest admirer…You will be missed Danny! Raymond Hassell

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