Michael Shannon Talbott of  Rockford departed this earthly life September 29, 2022. He was born November 14, 1969 in Rockford the son of Clemmie Talbert and Deborah Jarrett. Michael was a self-employed mechanic and HVAC Technician. He was a member of Mt. Goshen Full Gospel Baptist Church. Michael graduated from Clayton County High School in Riverdale, GA and received his Associates degree from Rock Valley College.

Michael leaves to cherish many loving memories, his daughters, Kayla Talbott and Sidney Elkins; son, B. J. Elkins; one granddaughter, K'MeLahni Talbott; and grandson, Zamir Talbott-Brown; mother, Deborah (Hal) Iverson; three sisters, Roxanna Wilson, Kimberley (Richard) Franklin, and Stacie Scott; brother, Kenneth L. Jarrett a host of cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father; and brother, Debrent Jarrett; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Clara P. Jarrett.