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for Searcy Toliver
Dorelia Taylor
July 5, 2007
Please know that we share your loss of your dearly beloved family member.
Dorelia Powell Taylor and the Powell Family
TYLESHA RAMIREZ
June 30, 2007
TO THE TOLIVER FAMILY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED .
TYLESHA RAMIREZ(HAYNES)
Charles E. Davis
June 28, 2007
Sincere condolences and God's blessings to the family always.
Ruby Ellis
June 27, 2007
To my other family,
Psalms 30:5 "For His anger is but a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning. May God continue to bless each and everyone of you. Your father was a blessing and you too will be blessing. We know this; because, Obbie has been a blessing to the Ellis family.
God Bless,
Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Ellis & Family
Joyce Toliver
June 26, 2007
To my Toliver family,
I am so grateful to be apart of the Toliver family. We all know that "Doc" lived a good life and he still lives. "Doc" is just away from us and we must prepare ourselves to join him soon and very soon. "Doc" touched so many lives and my life in so many ways I can not even begin to express. I will always cherish his last day with us the most; when we were singing, praying and praising the Lord. Oh, how peaceful and beautiful it was. The spirit of the Lord was definitely there. To all that could not be there; you really missed a joy ride and "Doc's" joy ride to heaven. He is fine, fine, fine!!! I love "Doc" and I will miss him dearly. My hat (from "Doc") goes off to him.
Love always,
Mrs. Obbie Carthur Toliver, Sr.
Ruby Toliver Porter
June 26, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Lolita Wilson
June 25, 2007
To the Toliver family.Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joyce & Obbie- I am so sorry that I could not be there with you guys but just know that I love you and I will continue to pray for you.
Love you much
eloyce and william grimes
June 25, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Diane Walton
June 24, 2007
To Joyce and Obie: Sincere sympathy for you and your family. It is my prayer that God will wipe away your tears and replace them with fond memories of your dad. Prayerfully...
Marvin McGarthy
June 23, 2007
All of the McGarthy family shares in your loss. We will always remember the big smile and the love. Our cousin will truly be missed.
Love you all.
Marvin
Wenell Gause
June 23, 2007
My prayers are with the family. Remember God will not put on you more than you can bear. If there is anything I can do for you let me know
Fredrick Toliver
June 23, 2007
To the Toliver Family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I grew up knowing that Mr. Searcy Toliver was a man that I could model myself after. I remember going to the barber shop in downtown Bryan and when Mr. Toliver came in you could expect to hear something funny and uplifting. The contributions made to the Bryan/College Station community are greatly appreciated. He will be missed!
ROZELLE QUARLES
June 23, 2007
TO THE TOLIVER FAMILY YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.THE QUARLES FAMILY,OMEZELLE Q.SCOTT,ROZELLE & THOMAS QUARLES
Lynette & Marrio Givens
June 23, 2007
Toliver Family,
Let not your hearts be troubled...for God said "You have not because you ask not." Go to Him in prayer.
Obbie & Joyce, know that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your Dad was a wonderful man!
Doris Green
June 23, 2007
Doris J Green My prayers go out to the family. This is the day LORD has has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24
madeline vaughn rice
June 23, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort, cousin of the Toliver family
Charlotte Jones
June 23, 2007
God is with you. With deepest sympathy to the Toliver family.
In one way or another my family (The Cavitts)have been around the Toliver family in some kind of way for a long time.Just to let you know we are thinking of you.
Curtis and Charlotte Brown Jones
Virgus (Bodney) Green and Family
June 23, 2007
To the entire Toliver Family, It is with great sadness that I received word of Searcy's passing, To say that he was a stalwart of the community goes with out saying. He was to me a man to look up to and admire. He was the man that gave me my first job (Sweeping the Barber Shop floor). There were numerous young men in Bryan that he helped launch into business. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by all who was privileged to know him. I would like to close this tribute to Searcy from his cousin and gandson of Mrs. Bessie Bynum with a quote from John 11:25-26 " Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in ME, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in ME shall never die." (NKJV)
Brenda Adams
June 23, 2007
May God bless your family and give each of you the strength you need to endure.
Barbara James
June 22, 2007
Cousin Searcy will be missed. My condolences go out to the Toliver family. May your peace return to you again. You are precious in the sight of God.
MICHAEL & UNELL BISOR
June 22, 2007
AS A KID GROWNING UP IN BRYAN DOC AND THE BARBERSHOP WAS AN INSTITUTION,WHERE EVERYTHING WAS DISCUSSED FROM EDUCATION TO POLITICS AS WELL AS SOME MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACKING.OUR PRAYER IS THAT GOD'S GRACE AND MERCY WILL BE SUFFICIENT IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
Ray & Yvonne (Webster) McDade
June 22, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God continue to bless and keep the entire family.
DEBRA NEWTON-RIVERS
June 22, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
CHRISTELLA NEWTON
June 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
REV. J.M. & ONA MAE SIMS
June 22, 2007
Mr. Searcy use to cut my son's hair
at his Barber Shop. Our prayers are with the family.
Rev.&MRS. J.M.SIMS AND CHRIS MCMILLAN.
John & JoAnne Toliver, Jr.
June 22, 2007
To the family: May the peace of God and his mercies be with you through these trials and always.
Rev. Norris Harris I
June 22, 2007
My prayers are with you in this transitional period. Be encouraged and allow God to be God in this time of pain and loss.
Barbara Bell
June 22, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family. Searcy was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed. God Bless You All.
Dayla Stephens (co-worker of Searcy Louise)
June 22, 2007
May God be with you in this time of Sorrow.
Shirley Davis & Donna Alexander
June 22, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Wanda smith-Williams
June 22, 2007
Searcy,Obbie and Mrs. Geraldine
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. My what an honorable man, one who inspired many and helped on this journey. May your memories be everlasting.
Tonia Sutton
June 22, 2007
Mr. Searcy was a wonderful man. My siblings and I were blessed to have known him. Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Albertha Toliver
June 22, 2007
Searcy
I am so sorry for your lost. I pray that God give you the strength to make it through.(Goodbye Mr. Searcy.) Knowing you have been a joy and a pleasure I love you Mr Searcy. Peace to the family
Carrie J. Walker and Family
June 22, 2007
Rest In Peace and God Bless your Family.
Patricia Toliver Thornton
June 22, 2007
May God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Sweet memories of Cousin Searcy will remain in your hearts forever. Our prayers are with you.
Betty Davis
June 22, 2007
To the family of Mr.Searcy Toliver,as many has already told you He will be greatly missed from this community. To Searcy Louise,my classmate his name sake you and your family are in my prayers. I know you loved your Dad ,but as I know God loved Him more.
LINDA GAIL TOLIVER BENFORD
June 22, 2007
We will all miss Daddy Searcy very much, he was always kind and loving towards my family , my children were always welcome at the home of Dorothy and Searcy Toliver. You would always get a history lesson on black culture and contributions from Daddy Searcy. You could see God in his face. He truly made the world and Brazos Valley a better place. If you knew him, you knew who helped integrate the food counters in this area. My prayers go out to the Toliver Family.
Robert Person
June 22, 2007
AS a boy growing up in Galilee, I have always admired the head usher - Mr. Searcy. He inspired us all to get as much education as we could. A great soldier in the army of the Lord. He will be missed.
Wilma (Campbell) Pittman
June 22, 2007
WOW. Mr. Toliver & his family have always been very well known in the community; "Searcy's Barber Shop" near Food Town in Downtown Bryan was definitely a household name to all of us who grew up here. Although - the passing of a loved one is truly sad & humbling, this Obituary is an extremely "priceless" compilation of his life; memories can fade a little over time; but reading each line visually takes you back to that time - thank you. My Prayers are with the entire Toliver Family. 84 years - what a Blessing
Howard jefferson
June 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rob & Tonia Leicher
June 22, 2007
It was our pleasure to meet and get to know Mr. Toliver. He was a very quiet man and need not speak much to get his point across. He loved music and now it will play always and forever in the hearts and souls of his family. Our deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.
June 22, 2007
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
DORIS & WOODROW WILBORN AND FAMILY
June 22, 2007
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
DORIS & WOODROW FAMILY AND FAMILY
June 22, 2007
DORIS AND WOODROW WILBORN AND FAMILY
Cammie Handrick
June 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dorothy Taylor-Lewis
June 22, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at your time of bereavement. May God keep you all in His care.
With Deepest Sympathy.
LaTasha & Tim Smith
June 22, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Michael Moore
June 22, 2007
While I never had the opportunity to meet Mr. Toliver, I did have the good fortune to attend Bryan High School with his son, Obbie. The quality of Mr. Toliver is obvious to me, because of the kind of son he raised in Obbie.
MiChal Hall
June 22, 2007
A very honorable obituary. I'm sorry I never met Mr. Toliver.
Tracy Davis
June 22, 2007
Searcy,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that God will heal your broken heart and spirit.
W.T & MInnie Gilbert
June 22, 2007
Our Prayers are with you in the time of sorrow . Look to the hills from which come your help. God will take care of you. The Family of WT& Minnie Gilbert
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