Jessie "Jessman" Aaron Talkington, 30, of Alexander, passed away unexpectedly October 5, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1993 in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Jessie was the son of Andrea (Kenny) Brown and Ronnie (Barbie) Talkington, Jr.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Richard and Nellie Bearden of Collegeville, AR; Ronnie Talkington, Sr of Benton, AR; and his great-grandparents: Opal Catherine Bearden of Collegeville, AR; Voldia and Dorothy Harden of Little Rock, AR; Herritt Printy of Illinois.

Jessie is survived by his son, Willard Talkington age 6 of Yellville, AR;  parents, Andrea and Kenny Brown, Jr. of Magazine, AR; Ronnie (Barbie) Talkington, Jr of Cabot, AR; sister, Lily Grace Talkington of Cabot; grandparents, Carolyn England of Atkins, AR, Liz Talkington of Benton, AR and Wallace and Carolyn Counts of Bismarck, AR. He is also survived by multiple aunts and uncles, Angela "JaJa" (Rich) Faulkner of Benton, AR; Laura Kay Lynch of Benton, AR; Jason (Kristina) Phillips, Brian Talkington, Kelly Crossland, Christy Wilson; several cousins and too many friends to list.

Jessie was an avid outdoorsman, who loved to fish, hike and explore nature. Some of his earliest memories were adventuring outdoors with his uncle Jason and learning to fish using old school cane poles with his Grandpa Harden. He proudly passed this trait on to his precious son Willard, who he would spend countless days and afternoons with foraging for plants, cool rocks, and exploring nature. Jessie was a talented guitar player, vocalist, and song writer. He always had a song to sing, a line to write, and a riff to play for every situation. He could brighten your day in an instant and uplift you just by song. He especially enjoyed jamming with young Willard, who loved to sing along with his daddy. Jessie was a family man through and through. The loss of his bright smile and witty personality leaves a hole in each of our lives.

Jessie will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date.   Cremation arrangements are undert the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431.