Robert Tolley Obituary
Robert Lee Tolley of Harrisburg, West Virginia, passed away to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, due to a brief, short term battle with cancer on February 15, 2026 at age 59. Born on April 1, 1966 to parents Helen Worley & Wilburn Tolley.
He survived by his wife Mandy Tolley of 31 years, beloved children; Robert Tolley Jr (Brianne), Gabryella Benoit (Allison) , Ashley Tolley (Edward) and Dakota Tolley (Alexis); loving grandchildren; Cora, Emmett and Stella Powers; siblings, Fred Collette (Paulette), Cora McNeil (Margret), and Wilbur Tolley Jr.
Preceded in death by his brother Douglas Tolley and father Wilburt Tolley.
Robert was dedicated and hard-working with careers in factories, tree cutting service as well as a semi truck driver. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and numerous projects as a hobbyist. He was a man of boundless energy, determination and intelligence.
His greatest joy in life was caring for his grandchildren which brought him endless happiness.
Robert was a devoted husband/father/grandfather. He will be deeply missed but not without leaving behind a lifetime of jokes and memories.
A private ceremony will be held in honor of Robert's name for a celebration of life on March 1, 2026 starting at 12:00 pm at the Marshallville Memorial Park 48 Park Street Marshallville, Ohio 44645
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