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Ralph Toler Obituary

TOLER, Ralph CHESTERFIELD, SC - Ralph Alvin Toler, USAF Sr. Master Sgt., Retired, died September 4, 2007, at the age of 63. Born on September 19, 1943, he was the son of the late Sidney Alvin and Blondell Matuse Toler. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw, and was also active in the South Carolina Technical Education Association, the National Rifle Association, Friends of The NRA- Sandhills Chapter (past chairman), Mid Carolina Rifle Club, US Practical Shooters Confederation, and Grass Roots of SC. Mr. Toler was retired from the U.S. Air Force with over 29 years of service. He attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant, and was stationed at the Air Mobility Command 315th Wing 81st Aerial Port Squadron, Charleston Air Force Base. Mr. Toler was a graduate of Air University, the Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and the U.S. Department of Labor Machinist School. He is Survived by his wife, Deborah Carpenter Toler, of the home; one daughter, Tamara Toler-Hall, of Cheraw; two sons, Ralph Alvin Toler, Jr., of Hightstown, NJ, and Jason Thomas Toler, of Cheraw; also, two grandchildren, Rozanna Toler-Williams, of Charleston, SC, and Joanna Arielle Williams, of Rock Hill, SC, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 8, 2007 at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Cheraw, with interment in Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 7, at Norton Funeral Home of Cheraw. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Chesterfield County, P.O. Box 293, Chesterfield, SC 29709, or the USPSA Juniors Program. NORTON FUNERAL HOME OF CHERAW is serving the family of Mr. Toler. www.nortonfuneralofcheraw.com Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2007.

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Tamara Toler-Hall

September 13, 2007

Just a note of thanks to all who have expressed sympathy toward my family during this loss. The outpouring of love and support has been overwhelming. We are going to be lost without him, but our great memories will help substain us. He was a great man and a super father. Thanks for everything! Tamara Toler-Hall, daughter

John Mathis

September 11, 2007

Mrs. Toler -

I worked with Ralph in the machine shop of the Paper Mill in Charleston, from 1966 to 1979. We had another connection in that Ralph was from Bishopville and I had lived there for a few years, as a child. I considered Ralph a fine person and a friend - we had some good times working together. I used to kid him about his daily lunch of peanut butter and honey sandwiches, with which he drank a diet drink. The years have not diminished my good memories of him, and I was truly moved when I saw the funeral notice. My heart goes out to you, his children, and the rest of his family.

Phil and Debbie Sturm

September 8, 2007

Mrs Toler,
I know Ralph and Rhett from shooting matches with them in Columbia and Charleston. I was saddened to hear of his passing. Although I did not know him well, he always was friendly and we will miss him.

Lee Rouse

September 7, 2007

I knew Ralph from numerous matches we shot together at MCRC in Columbia, he will be sorely missed. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Melisa Johnson

September 7, 2007

Thinking of you all.

Christine Smith

September 7, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rayvan Covington

September 7, 2007

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Raymond Paul

September 7, 2007

Dear Deborah,
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of Ralph. It was great to pick up a friendship thru the recent high school reunions (NCHS '61). I really enjoyed talking with Ralph and you. I also appreciate your hooking up with my wife at the reunion.
With deepest regrets.

Diane Moore

September 6, 2007

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Cayce Cross

September 6, 2007

rozanna is a very good friend of mine. we work together, and i just want her and her family know that my prayers and thoughts are with yall.
cayce

Jim GATHINGS

September 6, 2007

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Bob Dandridge

September 6, 2007

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rick VanFleet

September 6, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

James Pinson

September 6, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Clyde Clayton

September 6, 2007

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Wayne Tallent

September 6, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Thomas Thompson

September 6, 2007

My condolences. If I can help in any way, please feel free to contact me.

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