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Huey Tolbert Obituary
Huey Long "Toby" Tolbert, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will held at 1 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Gorsulowsky Funeral Home Chapel in Vivian, LA officiated by Rev. Kent Rhoads and Rev. Rodney Warren. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Oil City, LA. There will be a visitation on Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.
Toby was born January 28, 1928 in Belcher, LA to Doty Earl and Julia Plaisance Tolbert. He stole his brother Joe's birth certificate at the age of 15 to join the Navy in 1943. He served a total of 18 years in the Navy, Army and the Marines and he loved the Marines most of all. In the Navy he served on the Carrier Coral FA. He served during WWII and the Korean War.
After his military service he worked in the Pine Island Oil Field until retirement. After he retired he went back to work for almost 10 years for the Caddo Parish Commission in the Public Works Dept. He was a faithful member of the Oil City United Pentecostal Church for thirty years and was loved by his entire church family. He enjoyed wood working and going to hometown festivals and craft shows. He enjoyed gardening and reading especially westerns.
He was preceded in death by his late wife Gladys Sims Bayless Tolbert, the mother of his children, his parents, his three sisters who were Nuns from the Covington Convent; Sis Innocentia, Sis Dorothy and Sis Mary Grace Tolbert, his sister Nellie Batts and his three brothers; Lewis, James "Jim" and Percy Tolbert.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Mrs. Nancy Jean Patrick Tolbert, his brother Joseph M. Tolbert and wife Shirley of Oil City, LA, his two sisters, Bertha Lucille Gates of Hailey, Idaho and Betty Clothilda Gates of Oil City, LA, his children; Toby Earl Tolbert and wife Karleen of Chatteroy, WA, , Sharon Lynn Blackmon and husband Douglas of Hollywood, FL and Johnny Doyle Bayless and wife Cindy of Alvin, Texas, his grandkids; Kim Tolbert, Jenny Tolbert, Toby Joshua Tolbert and wife Whitni, Karyn Brassell and husband Johnny, Kevin Blackmon, Bridget Bayliss, Jonathon Bayliss and 5 great grandkids.
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Memories and Condolences
for Huey Tolbert
Pam LeBlanc
March 24, 2014
Toby Josh....So sorry to hear of your grandfathers passing. You and your family are in our prayers. Tony and Pam LeBlanc
Heather Tolbert
March 22, 2014
So sorry to hear the news of Uncle Toby's passing. Praying for peace & comfort for the family.
Keith Weyland Burton
March 22, 2014
Our familey have know each other for ever. Tobey and the Tolbert are good people. We need more like them.Tobey will be missed.Sorrey could not make services.Keith Weyland Burton
Charles McDudff
March 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss. I would have tried to come to the visitation or the service but I am out of town. My prayers are with you and the family.
Linda Kaye Tolbert-Teer
March 21, 2014
My Uncle Huey is walking the streets of gold, hand in hand with Jesus, my Daddy, and his other brothers and sisters. I know he is at peace and by God's grace, we will see him again.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
March 21, 2014
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Huey Long (Toby) Tolbert our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Toby. And to Toby it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II and the Korean War while serving in three branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, (Army, Navy and Marines). Toby, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Toby's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
Jack & Annette Tolbert
March 21, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
March 21, 2014
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, and we are so sorry for your loss. Jack & Annette Tolbert
Pam Tolbert Smith
March 20, 2014
Just finding out. So sad for your loss, and praying for a Gods comfort. He is joined by his loving family in Glory!
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