Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Thorborn Tolleson Obituary
PERRY, GA- Thorborn Ross Tolleson, Sr., 87, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at Perry Presbyterian Church. The family will greet friends at the church before the service from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to Heart of Georgia Hospice, 1120 Morningside Drive, Perry, GA 31069, or Perry Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 574, Perry, GA 31069.
Mr. Tolleson, fondly known to all as "Buck", was born in Avon Park, Florida. He attended GMC and the University of Georgia. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He settled with his wife, Mary Shannon Tolleson, in Perry and worked with his family at Tolleson Lumber Company. Later, he became President of Tolleson Building Supply and Cement Company. He was a long-time business man and leader in his beloved community of Perry. Mr. Buck was a member of Perry Presbyterian Church, where he was a Deacon Emeritus. He was a former member of the Perry Jaycees. He was predeceased by his daughter, Laurie Ann Tolleson; his parents, Joseph Meade and Georgelle Smith Tolleson; his brothers, Joseph Meade Tolleson, Jr., and Mell Smith Tolleson; and his sisters, Joyce Brown and Barbara Baker.
Left to cherish the memories of Mr. Buck are his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Shannon Tolleson; his daughters, Mary McKenzie of Perry and Georgelle Leonard (Greg) of Macon; his son, Thorborn Ross Tolleson, Jr. (Sally) of Perry; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Condolences may be left for the family in the online guestbook at www.watsonhunt.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thorborn Tolleson
Ginny Binion
August 24, 2013
Our Precious Uncle Buck will be missed. He was always so happy to see you and gave you the biggest hug! What wonderful memories. Love, Ginny (Shannon) Binion
Kimberly Ann Keuper
August 24, 2013
Sending you our condolences. What a wonderful man you father was to all. He was such a kind, loving and funny man. He would always ask me where his donuts were! I have such wonderful memories of him visiting Mr. Mell at Mellco - what a hoot they were together. When I saw Miss Mary and Mr. Buck in restaurants, I would alway tease Miss Mary by telling her she was the luckiest woman in the world because she married Mr. Buck - and he would so agree! Praying for the family.
Wendell & Betty Whipple
August 24, 2013
Dear Mary, Ross, and family,
Betty and I are grieved by the passing of Buck. What a wonderful guy!
Proud to have been a lifelong friend, and we truly will miss him!
Don Chapman
August 24, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Judy Sandeers
August 24, 2013
Ross and Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Buck contributed so much to the community in many ways. God Bless each of you and I pray that His love will give you the comfort needed at this time.
Joyce White
August 24, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to our entire family in the loss of the best man in the world. Uncle Buck was the most good-hearted man of all. He loved his family in a way that I am sure is cherished by each of them and all that had the privilege of knowing him! I think it so ironic that he passed on Uncle Mell's and Carter's birthday. He will be missed by each of us but he has gone home to be with his parents, brothers and sisters and his daughter. He is an angel!!!!! I love you Uncle Buck! Joyce Ann
The Staff of Watson-Hunt Funeral Home
August 24, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results
Make a Donation
in Thorborn Tolleson's name
Memorial Events
for Thorborn Tolleson
Funeral services provided by:
Watson-Hunt Funeral Home - Perry1208 Main Street P.O. Box 52, Perry, GA 31069
How to support Thorborn's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
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 moreResources to help you cope with loss
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 more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Thorborn Tolleson'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
