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Paul Tolley Obituary

Paul Henry Tolley, 57, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, July 11, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, James Tolley. He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; son, Justin; daughter-in-law, Mindy; grandson, Connor; his mother, Myrtle Tolley; brother, Barry Tolley and wife, Connie; sister, Bernice Leftwich and husband, N.E.; sister, Bonnie Smith and husband, Don; sister, Tammy McPherson and husband, Spider; sister, Pat Beeler and husband, Jim; numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sistersin-law; and also his beloved pitt, Blu. Memorial services will be held 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at the Alexander Gish House in Old South West Roanoke, 641 Walnut Ave., S.W., Roanoke, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 18, 2009.

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Katherine Myers

July 18, 2009

Dear Pam,
Please know we pray for all your family and know that Paul is watching over you and will be.
I meant to mention earlier that I met you & Paul through Greg and wanted you to know how much he misses his buddy and he sends his love to all of you.

Kat & Greg Mitchell

Betty Goad

July 18, 2009

Pam, Justin and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss.Paul was always nice to me and made me comfortable in his home.All of you will be in my thoughts.

Katherine Myers

July 18, 2009

Dear Pam & all the Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Paul. We only met a few times but what a fine man he was and still is as he will live in your hearts forever. All of you are in my thoughts & prayers through this difficult time.
God Bless~

DARYLE TOLLEY

July 14, 2009

TO MY UNCLE, I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH. YOU WERE BIGGER THAN LIFE TO ME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. I WIIL NEVER FORGET YOU. GOD SPEED PAUL.

July 13, 2009

Pam and Justin Our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We love you....Michelle Birch Williams and Kathy Brown

Ronnie and Tracy Huffman

July 13, 2009

Pam and Justin,

We are so sorry about your loss. If there is anything we can do just let us no. Just no that he is in a better place with no pain at all

Mandy Morris

July 13, 2009

Uncle Paul,

I miss you so much already. I know that your pain and suffering is over. I know you are looking down smiling at everyone saying "Don't worry about me". I love you Uncle Paul. Your neice...*Mandy*

Botey & Sonja Garlick

July 13, 2009

Pam and Justin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the memories you have of Paul.

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