Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
John Tolbert Obituary
Family-Placed Death Notice
John S. Tolbert, Sr., 83, died peacefully on October 26th at his home in Atlanta. He was a 50-year member of Carpenter's Local Union No. 125 in Miami. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maryrose; and ten of his siblings, and is survived by his sister, Maybelle Holcombe; his children, John S. Tolbert, Jr.; Catherine (Glenn) Burns; and Diane (Fred) Covan; and his five grandsons, Brian, Gregory and Jeffrey Burns, Zachary and Benjamin Covan. Graveside services at Noon, Saturday, October 30th at Southern Memorial Park, North Miami.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Tolbert
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Tolbert's name
Memorial Events
for John Tolbert
How to support John's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor John Tolbert's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
