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Paul Toliver Obituary
Paul Toliver, 62, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the OSU Medical Center Tulsa, OK. He was born on December 13, 1952. He was the son of Isadore and Velma Toliver. He was raised by his grandmother Bertha Mae Adams (Granny). He was baptized at Progressive Baptist Church. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High in Tulsa. Paul was awarded a basketball scholarship to play for the BEARS at Southwest Missouri State in 1971-73.
Paul was united in marriage to Joyce A. Graves in August 1974. He was employed by Burlington Northern and was a 35 year employee of General Electric/Regal Beloit.
He is survived by his loving wife Joyce of 41 years; two sons, Christopher Graves (Natalie White) and Jason Toliver (Deleicia); grandchildren, Payton and Kennedy Graves, Elayjiah, Jeveo', Tyrese, Ju'Lious and James Toliver; father and mother in law Sherman and Margie Graves; brothers in law, Raymond Graves (Marie), James Graves (Chris Allen), Mark Graves (Zetta), and Mike Johnson (Rachelle); sister in law Mary Small (John); family friends Richard and Karolyn Young all of Missouri; cousin Joe (Henrietta) Walker and family; best friend Joe Sheets; extended family Kevin and Debbie Crisp, Chuck and Wila Midget, Keenon Meadors and Harry Hamilton, all of Tulsa; and a host of family, cousins, friends, nephews and nieces.
Paul was preceded in death by his grandmother Bertha Adams and daughter in law Becca Toliver.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 11 am at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, from 6-8 pm.
The family would like to thank the Oklahoma State University Medical Center and Hammons Heart Institute.
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RJ Escoe
June 22, 2020
Miss you big fellow
Will always be brother we when to warrior together has teenager. BTW Hornets forever.
Ron RJ Escoe
Ron Escoe
August 19, 2015
Just a prayer for the family gone but not forgotten.Amen
Julie Q
July 4, 2015
My prayers are with you Joyce. He is with God now.RIP Paul.
July 2, 2015
sending prayers with deepest sympathy james and Teresa marshall
Dana K
June 29, 2015
I meet Paul through his wife Joyce,he was a hoot to be around. my prayers are with Joyce and the family
Marilyn & Charles Aldridge
June 28, 2015
Paul will forever be part of my GE memories. Prayers to his family.
Tony Geren
June 28, 2015
Tall Paul was a good man and friend. He always made me laugh. The Good Lord must have needed him in heaven. RIP my friend. You will be missed. I'll keep the family in my prayers.
Susan Ralls
June 28, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My memories of working with him will always bring a smile. Even though I had to stand on a box to look eye to eye with him. He always had a smile on his face. My condolences with prayers for the family
Sherry Snow
June 28, 2015
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Prayers coming for the family.
Ron Skrow Escoe
June 28, 2015
May the Lord be with your family in this time of sorrow and you rest in peace my brother.We fought many battles on the basketball floor when we were in high school and you will always be remember has the big man in the middle.My heart goes out to your family and friends I didn't know you for the man I know you became,but I knew you for the man you were.My brother I will miss you and my heart is saddened for loss of you.
Shiley Chadwell
June 28, 2015
Joyce, I am so sorry to hear this! You will be in my prayers. Praying that God will give you a peace that passeth all understanding! Hugs to you! Shirley Chadwell
Carol Tabor
June 28, 2015
Joyce and sons am so sorry to hear of your loss you are in my thoughts and Prayers
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