KINSTON - Richard Linwood "Lynn" Tolston, 90, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Kinston. He was born to the late Richard and Claudia Tolston. He is preceded in death by his wife Mildred "Lucky" Tolston. Lynn served his Country during WWII as a Seaman with the Merchant Marines. He was co-owner of Tolston Heating and Air and was a member of the American Legion Post 43. Richard was an avid Harley Davidson rider and enthusiast. Survivors include his sons, Richard "Ricky" Linwood Tolston, Jr., Gary Tolston and wife Betty, and Mark Tolston and wife Leraine, all of Kinston, Michael Tolston and wife Holly of Swansboro; two grandchildren, Tanner and Gunner Tolston of Swansboro; sister, Joyce Kfoury of Mass.; and brother, Maurice Tolston of Rocky Mount, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Westview Cemetery with James H. Griffin and son Chaplain Randy Griffin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his memory to N.C. State Veterans Home 2150 Hull Rd. Kinston, NC 28504. Sign the guestbook at Kinston.com. (Paid Obituary)
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March 27, 2014
Jerry & Darlene Waller
To the Tolston family,
Very saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
March 19, 2014
Just heard about Lynn's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to the family in your loss. Charlie & Mary Anne Tingen
March 11, 2014
Ann Price
So very sorry for your loss. Lynn will surely be missed. He was a dear friend to my daddy and mama, Emmett and Opal Davis. Our prayers, thoughts and heartfelt sympathy go with you. Ann and C. C. Price
March 10, 2014
Malissa Sutton
Sweet sweet man! I sure am going to miss seeing your smiling face and hearing those stories!
March 10, 2014
Harriett Vick
Ricky, Michael, Gary & Mark, I have just heard about your dad. I am so sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
March 10, 2014
Angie Hill Carter
Hi Ricky and family. So sorry to hear about your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
March 10, 2014
THINKING OF YOU ALL, AND WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS, LOVE SANDI CROOM
March 10, 2014
Dee Dee Fenninger Smith
I an so sorry to hear of this. I know he will be missed by many. My prayers are with all of you.
March 9, 2014
Penny Keller-Evans
Here's to you Mr. T! In my book you will always be remembered as a proud handsome colorful man who ruled in the home of four boys who have also followed your lead. Rest in Peace.
March 9, 2014
Mike Hill
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time such wonderful memories of this great man...a true pleasure to be blessed to know Mr. Tolston and his family.
March 8, 2014
Keeping each of you close to our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers~
Lorraine and Richard McCarter
March 8, 2014
Min. Evelyn Dove-Coleman
We send our sincere sympathy and will keep you in prayer.
March 8, 2014
Owen & Shelia Stroud
Please know that you all are in our prayers. We extend our deepest sympathy to you. May God give each of you comfort and peace.
March 8, 2014
Ivy & Les Albertson
March 8, 2014
Peter and Anita Watson
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Tolston. Peter says the man upstairs will now be getting the HVAC lessons. We will keep you all in our prayers.
March 8, 2014
Bob & Marjorie Moore, Kinston, NC
David & Susan Moore, Kinston, NC
March 8, 2014
Carroll and Dianne Johnson
March 8, 2014
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