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Frankfort- Wilbur Toles, 70, husband of Shelley Lynn Peek Toles, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born in Frankfort, KY on May 14, 1951 to the late Ray Toles and Louise Robertson Toles. He worked at Art's Electric as a mechanic. Wilbur was a veteran of the United States Army, and he attended Capital City Christian Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers Clifford (Dorothy) Toles, Frankfort, Donald (Noma) Toles, Frankfort, and Doug (Bonnie) Toles, Lawrenceburg; and his sister Lucy (Tom) Crittenden, Frankfort.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Walter Toles.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Clark Legacy Center (Versailles Road) with Rev. John Sutphin and Dr. Steve Pattison officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Clark Legacy Center. The family requests that masks be worn by everyone in attendance.
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Jean Ellestad
December 12, 2023
As we approach a year since we bade "see you later" to Wilbur, I always remember talking with him about anyone in Frankfort and he knew their story and the stories of those families. That he knew everyone fascinated me and still does. He also knew most everything about fixing a car. If I needed some advice, he told me the best people in town and the reasons! Once he started reminiscing about driving cars as a teenager, those stories were mesmerizing! He took a lot of chances as high schooler behind the wheel, but the stories were hilarious! And he did know everyone in town!
I am so thankful that I got to know Wilbur and Shelley, who were the world´s best neighbors. Wilbur taught all of us how to persevere in the face of pain and uncertainty. He fought like a trooper, which I always will admire about him. His sense of humor never left him, especially when he could tell funny stories about people. I used to rag him about walking the descending way down "heartbreak hill." He just said he and Mau walked that direction so it wouldn´t be so hard for Mau to keep up with him! I miss you deeply, my friend, but I look forward to having a grand heavenly reunion! I expect a joyful revival of where we left, listening to your abundant stories! God bless you.
Jean
January 13, 2023
It is so hard to think of Wilbur and Mau , walking together along the streets, and both of them talking at the same time. I sure miss him and always will. He made everyone laugh and feel better, just by stopping and sharing a few words or a long story. We miss you, Wilbur.
Jean and Chuck Ellestad
January 22, 2022
We are so stunned to hear this news and saddened by the suddenness of Wilbur's death. We surely will miss seeing him on his walks in the neighbor, with his good friend across the street. We are sorry not to have learned about the arrangements until Saturday night, as we surely would have attended. God bless you, Shelley, and God give Wilbur life without pain and with eternal joy.
Georgeann Hutton Spencer
January 21, 2022
Shelley, so sorry for your loss. I just saw this in todays paper. Keeping you in my prayers.
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