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Greenwood, SC- Reuben Tolden Sr., 77, of 105 Manning Road, husband of Barbara Brown Tolden, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Born in Greenwood he was the son of the late Willie Wright and the late Helen Maud Williams. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where he served as a Trustee.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara Tolden of the home; two sons, Reuben (Cynthia) Tolden, II of Raleigh, NC, and Christian Durant Tolden of Greenville, SC; one daughter, Melissa Renee (Milton) Vann of Atlanta, GA; one brother, Milton Tolden of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Katherine Tolden of Greenwood, SC; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing.
Services will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Morris Chapel Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Thessa Smith. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Viewing will be from 1-6 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Robinson and Son Mortuary, Inc. Burial will follow in the Evening Star Cemetery. Please be mindful and practice social distancing and wear a mask. Online condolences may be sent to [email protected]. Arrangements are being handled by Robinson and Son Mortuary Inc.
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You have my deepest sympathy.
Bernadette Hentz
November 30, 2021
Keeping you in my prayers and sending much love.
Jerral Goudy
November 30, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Charlie Aiken
Friend
November 30, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers going up for mrs Barbara and family. Love, Christine kemp and Wells johnson
Christine kemp
November 29, 2021
Sending you my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. Praying for the family.
Bonnie Graham
Other
November 29, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With Sympathy and much love.
Ed & Lydia Stevens
November 28, 2021
Keeping you in my prayer sending much love to everyone>
Mrs.Jerral Goudy
November 28, 2021
Sorry for the loss of Mr Tolden , May God give you strength at this time an times to come. Barbara I no he was your whole world, But god will get you through anything, Look to the hills from which your help comes from. I will pray for you an family.
Peggy Fisher
Other
November 28, 2021
Our prayers are with the Tolden family. May God grant you with peace during this difficult time.
Judith and Marqueste Sneed
November 27, 2021
Our deepest condolences to you and the entire family. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you strength and peace to carry on. Uncle Rueben will be missed. Rest In Peace.
Douglas Abrams & Shirlena Holden
Family
November 27, 2021
Barbara may God mercy and blessing be upon you and your family at this difficult time.
Gladys P Butler
November 27, 2021
To Mrs Barbara Tolden and family from your past neighbors , we are sending our condolences and prayers at this very difficult time. May God send peace in this storm. We loved you guys just like our parents. Mr. Reuben will be missed.
Jacquelyn Johnson Martin
November 27, 2021
With heartfelt sympathy!!´ May God give you strength to carry on!
Ken and Brenda Mufuka
Friend
November 27, 2021
Barbara, my condolence and love goes out to you and your family in the passing of Reuben.Iam praying that the Lord will give you the strength you need to endure during this difficult.
Mary T Sayles
November 27, 2021
Our love and prayers to Barbara, children, and family for comfort only the Lord knows how to give. We will miss our Friend and neighbor. His kindness, genuine smile, conversations over the fence, and him cranking his lawnmower letting me know it´s time to go to work. Rest our dear Friend.
Joe & Mary Warren
Friend
November 27, 2021
Our prayers are with his living wife, Barbara, children, and family for the comfort only the Lord know how to give. We will miss our friend and neighbor. That kind smile, conversations over the fence, and him cranking his lawnmower letting me know it´s time to go to work. Rest our Friend.
Joe & Mary Warren
November 27, 2021
My heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family
Debra Jordan
Friend
November 27, 2021
Martha Coats and family offer our condolences. My mother always loved her cousin Reuben. Everytime they would see each other they acted like they just saw each other yesterday. I learn to love him. Such a sweet gentle kind soul. He will be missed. God bless your family Barbara, you are not alone. we will be praying for us all.
Lyndia Belcher
Family
November 27, 2021
Reuben was such a nice man. Always kind and easy going. Enjoyed working with him. Prayers to the family.
Victoria Weathers
Work
November 27, 2021
To the Tolden Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Ruben. So many knowing Ruben all l can say is he eximplied a way a man should carry himself at all times. Always displayed the most pleasant, & humbled spirit to me every time l saw him. A great man that l know will truly be missed. Prayers going up for Barbara & family for strength & comfort..
God bless you all....
Gregory Aiken
November 27, 2021
May God give the family strength in time like these. Praying for you (my) family. Love You.
Clara Sheppard
November 27, 2021
Barbara know you are in thoughts and prayers. We thought the world of Rueben and we are right here when you need us. We will be by to check on you but know right now you are surrounded by your family as you should be. We loved Rueben and love you our sweet neighbor
RIP Rueben We know you are flying high with the angels above.
Petite and Mike White
November 26, 2021
Sorry for the loss of a great husband, father and grandfather may God strengthen the family he's my cousin on my mother side
Patricia Cason-Wright
Family
November 26, 2021
We extend our deepest sympathies to the family.
Sarah Henderson and Family
November 26, 2021
Sorry to hear of Reuben´s passing. Always enjoyed working with him. Prayers to all of his family.
David McAllister
Work
November 26, 2021
I´m sending my condolences to the Tolden Family. Sorry for your loss. He was a very nice hard working man whom watch us grow up beside him as neighbors years ago on New Street and on Manning Road. May God bless this family at a very difficult time.
Roslyn Johnson
Friend
November 26, 2021
My condolences to family praying for all of you.He was a good friend of mine very good person.
Catherine Williams
November 26, 2021
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