Deacon Robert L. Talbert , 81 , departed this life on Tues day, October 5 , 2021. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. Services will be held on Satur day, October 1 6 , 2021; Wake at 3 :30 p m and Service at 4 :00 p m the Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. Interment will be private per the family's request .  Arrangements entrusted to Thomas G. Smith Funeral Home, 14601 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. www.smith-funeral-home.com