Kenneth Christopher "Chris" Tolle

Kenneth Christopher "Chris" Tolle obituary, Lexington, KY

Kenneth Christopher "Chris" Tolle

Kenneth Tolle Obituary

Visit the Palmer Funeral Home - May's Lick website to view the full obituary.
Kenneth Christopher Tolle, 57, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born on May 22, 1968, in Maysville, Kentucky to Linda Hiles Tolle and the late Jerry L. Tolle.

Chris was an active member of the May's Lick Community, always willing to assist with farming or whatever others might need. He assisted numerous children in the community as they prepared their cattle for shows. Chris always did everything with a smile and with great consideration for others.

Survivors include his adored daughter, Jessica Lynn Tolle; his loving mother, Linda Hiles Tolle; uncles, Don (Jeanette) Tolle, Ronnie (Judy) Tolle, Michael (Susan) Hiles; aunt, Kay (Junie) Sweet; many cousins and extended family and dear friends.

Preceding him in death are his dad, Jerry L. Tolle, and sister Heidi Tolle.

A memorial service will begin at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Chris's life on Sunday January 4, 2026, at Palmer Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Rice officiating. Chris will be laid to rest next to his dad in Maysville Cemetery at the convenience of his family. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of service.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Chris's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to another charity of one's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Palmer Funeral Home - May's Lick

5043 Main Street, Mays Lick, KY 41055

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