Tom Edward Tolbert

1952 - 2021

Tom Edward Tolbert

Bargersville - Tom Edward Tolbert, 68, of Bargersville, Indiana passed away on June 21, 2021 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer and is now in the arms of Jesus.

He was born on August 9, 1952 in Bedford, Indiana to Byron Lee Tolbert and Lou Alma (Reynolds) Tolbert, both of whom preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by a brother, Terry Lee Tolbert and a sister, Nancy Lynn Crawford.

On September 27, 1975 he married the love of his life Carol Leslie Howe.

Besides his wife, Tom is survived by children, Jennifer (Kurt) Thomas, Shane (Karrie) Tolbert, and Mitchell (Liz) Tolbert. Other survivors include grandchildren, Tucker Thomas, Hudson Thomas, Kinley Tolbert, Camden Tolbert, Kadyn Tolbert, and David Tolbert. Also, a sister, Linda (Rick) Chapman survives him, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He built a career in the Information Technology field for 40+ years. He worked for Underwriters National Assurance Company, Indiana Farm Bureau Co-op, and PolyGram/Universal Music Group, retiring after 28 years from Universal Music Group in 2013 as Vice President Information Technology, Supply Chain Systems.

He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going on trips with Carol in their Ford Mustang GT convertible, playing golf with his sons and friends, and spending time outdoors. Tom also enjoyed attending and volunteering at his church, Emmanuel Church of Greenwood.

Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at G. H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home, 1605 S. State Road 135, Greenwood, with visitation from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. The funeral service will be live streamed starting at 3:00 p.m. at https://www.facebook.com/ghherrmannfuneralhomes.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network via pancan.org.

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