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Jesse Tolbert Obituary

JESSE LEE TOLBERT SR., 56, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Lutheran Hospital. Born May 6, 1951, in Union town, Ala. he was the son of Leroy and Willie Tolbert. He was a mainten ance worker for Sun Homes and had previously worked for Lincoln Food Service and Slater Steel. "A loving, caring, compassionate man with the million dollar smile. Liked by all and loved by many". He is survived by his wife, Ramona Tolbert of Fort Wayne; son, Jesse Lee Tolbert II of Fort Wayne; daughters, Cassandra Tolbert, Amber Tolbert, and Sarah Tolbert, all of Fort Wayne; brothers, Howard (Valarie) Tolbert, Leroy Tolbert, and Luddie Tolbert, all of Fort Wayne, Don (Deborah) Tolbert of Alabama, David (Eula) Tolbert of South Carolina, and Derek (Mary) Tolbert of Georgia; sisters, Willie (Mac) Starks and Sarah (Ernest) Dowdell, both of Fort Wayne, Martha Smith and Roberta Reese, both of Alabama; five brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service is 1 p.m. Monday, with calling one hour prior, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the family.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 28, 2007.

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samuel barnfield

January 21, 2008

i am so sorry for your loss i have known jessie since i was a little boy i was always glad to see him he was good person and a great friend i will miss him dearly

Pat Igney Glenda Marsh

January 15, 2008

We just heard of Jessie's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.

Pat Igney Glenda Marsh

January 15, 2008

We just heard of Jessie's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly nissed.

William & Shirley Wilson

January 13, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

CLARENCE & KATHERINE PAIGE

January 12, 2008

TO THE TOLBERT FAMILY: WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.YOU ALL WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. SO KEEP THE FAITH.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE CLARENCE & KATHERINE PAIGE.

Trish Neely

January 11, 2008

Jesse Will be greatly missed, He was the Best Maintenance Man we have ever had out here. He was such a Hard Worker, I never seen him idle. He was willing to help anyone out, and with a Bright Smile. He was so kind, and there was never a time he walked or drove by that he didn't wave to me. His kind heart will be missed here on earth, but will shine forever in Heaven. God's Blessing to his entire family and know that he is watching over you from above.

SAMUEL JOHNSON &FAMILY

January 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

camisha fields

January 4, 2008

to aunt ramona and cousins
i will always have uncle jesse in my heart and home. for you guys keep your heads up and let GOD slowly take away your pain and let you see that hes in a better place which is at home with his father and that grandma and grandda will be there to take care of him. also know that he will always be watching from heaven. love you guys

christpher,camisha,lashonta,dazhon,shameka

Kaisha (Tolbert) Banks

January 2, 2008

To Aunt Ramona and cousins:

We were able to be there with you all through the passing of Uncle Jesse. We are praying for you, and know that this pain will not always be, as the Lord will comfort your hearts, and give you peace. We love you all, and know that we are here for you if you need us. Be strong, stay encouraged, and know that "Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning." God bless!!

The Banks Family

Delia Jetmore

January 1, 2008

Ramona, I am sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. Delia

Ernest Walker Jr. and Family

December 31, 2007

Dear Romona and family, our deepest sympothies are with you and your family. I will miss Jessie's phone call every saturday and sunday faithfully. He was one of my best friends. He will be missed greatly.

Shirley Burnett-Rox

December 31, 2007

To the Tolbert Family:
It saddens me to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. I pray that God will strengthen and keep you during this time. "God will keep you in perfect peace." Let the memories, laughter and good times that you shared with Jesse be a comfort to you for the days to come.

Sympathetically,

Kevin Noll

December 31, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear about Jesse, I got to know him in the time he started working in the park. He was a good man and always there if you needed help.our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr.& Mrs. Kevin Noll

Timmy Johnson

December 31, 2007

I am so sorry about your loss. Jessie was a good person and would help anyone who needed help. GOD is in your corner and he will give you the strength you need. GOD bless you all. Timmy Johnson and family.

Betty Reese

December 30, 2007

Willie, Luddie and The Tolbert Family

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear, we share your grief.

Betty , Queen Esther and The Reese Family

Dawn Scott

December 30, 2007

Dear Ramona and family, please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. I will always remember Jesse when he visited your mom at Renaissance. He was always kind and caring. He is in God's care now. My prayers are with you. Love Dawn Scott

Betty Reese

December 30, 2007

Willie, Luddie and The Tolbert Family

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear we share your grief.

Betty, Queen Esther and The Reese Family

Alice&Janice Brown&Catlin

December 30, 2007

To the Tolbert Family: Earth have no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, To Martha & Roberta,Uniontown are praying with you

Kathleen Renno

December 29, 2007

Romona..I was so sorry to see that you have lost your best friend and dear husband..May God Bless you and your family for the years to come..Kathleen Renno

Wendy Kruse

December 29, 2007

Ramona and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with in this very sad time of loss. Jesse was one of the nicest guys you'd ever meet. He will be missed greatly.


Rick Kruse and family

Fred, Tina, Ke'Juan, & Shay Stevenson

December 29, 2007

To Aunt Ramona, & cousins:

I just wanted to let you guys know that we are all in prayers that the Lord will give you all and the rest of the family strength to endure the times that we are all facing right now. I love you guys and I want you to know that Uncle Jessie will be missed, but he's gone to a better place and is in good company with grandma and granddad. Keep your heads up and know that God only knows what's best for us. Be Blessed.

Kitty & Dave Bowman

December 29, 2007

Ramona and Kids,
Jesse will be missed so much. I look out my window every day and think of him driving by in his red truck, but when it goes by it is not him in it. He was a great person and talked about his wife and kids all the time. You guys are all so great. If at any time you need anything me and Dave are just a phone call away. Our prayers are with each of you.

Margaret Belcher

December 29, 2007

To Jesse's Family and Friends,
He always greeted people with a smile and I'm sure he will be greatly missed by many.
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I'm praying that you will have the strength, comfort, and hope you need both for the immediate future and as your family adjusts to a different set of patterns now.
With sincere sympathy,

Walter Underwood

December 29, 2007

Dear family, I worked with Jesse for many years at St.Joe Hospital. He was a dear friend and mentor to me. May the good Lord bless you and keep you through your time of sorrow.

Walter and Cynthia Underwood
Fort wayne,Ind.

Erika Fisher

December 28, 2007

Aunt Ramona and Cousins, Cassie, Jesse Jr, Amber and Sarah,

It saddens our hearts to hear of Uncle Jesse's passing, but find great joy in that he no more has to suffer this old world and has now joined family on those streets paved with gold. We'll miss his big bright smile, sense of humor and sometimes larger than life stories! Take your time to grieve and let the fond memories brighten your today and your tomorrows. Our thoughts and prayers are with always. Our prayers are with you all and may GOD bless and keep you during this difficult time.

Much Love,
Rev. Mark, Erika, Bre and Blake Fisher

Deb Guy

December 28, 2007

Dear Ramona and Children,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the spirit of gentleness bring you peace, hope and comfort.

Julie Harrison

December 28, 2007

Ramona & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Jesse was so liked,and will be missed terribly be all who knew him.
Love,
The Harrison's
Lee, Jewlee, and Baby Lee

Angel Jackson

December 28, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. I heard he was a really good man. Just know he is in a better place now. Your family is my prayers.

RITA WINBORN

December 28, 2007

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOST JESSE WAS
A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE, WE WORK AT
ST.JOE HOSPITAL TOGETHER. JESSE WAS A GOOD PERSON ALWAYS HAD THAT
SMILE. WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.

TERRY WALKER

December 28, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Amanda Davis

December 28, 2007

Ramona and kids,
This poem reminded me so much of Jesse, for he would never want us to continue to cry.. Please know that you are in our prayers.. Jesse will always be in our hearts..

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the sparkle in the snow.
I am the shredded leaves that blow.
I am the sunlight on growing grain.
I am the gentle summer rain.
I am the quiet bird at night.
Circling about; Taking flight.
So do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

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