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Joshua Toler Obituary
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.
He grew up in the Cayton community where he resided until 1981 when he married his wife Mayona and moved to New Bern. He loved to hunt and was a lifelong member of the Cayton Community Hunting Club.
Josh was born on July 30, 1941 to Aubrey & Melba Toler of Cayton and was the first born of four children.
Josh graduated from Farm Life High School in Vanceboro in 1959.
He worked for A&P Groceries in New Bern for 16 years, Dupont in Kinston for several years, and Craven County ABC Board until retirement in 2009.
Josh is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mayona Morris Toler; son, Richard Toler & wife Tina of Cayton; step-daughter, Sheila Banks
& granddaughter, Hayley of Vanceboro; sister, Gaynelle Lewis & husband, Terry of Cayton; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey & Melba Toler of Cayton; sister, Rose Toler; brother, Stanley Toler; and grandson, Randy Toler.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4th at the Lakeside Chapel of Greenleaf Memorial Park with Rev. Paul Jackson and Rev. Jonathan Ipock officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book by visiting www.cottenfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Toler
Elva & A. B. Lamm
June 4, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clifton and Joan Toler
June 3, 2017
What a privilege to have known Josh. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sherry Moran
June 3, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you. He will be missed by so many.
Eddie and Jennifer Toler
June 3, 2017
Mayona, Ricky, Gaynelle and family, our prayers and thoughts are with you now and in the future days, weeks and months. We are sadden to hear of Josh's passing. Josh was a caring and compassionate even at a very young age always there to help our family in times of need. He was a great cousin and we have made many memories in our life. These memories and the many ones you have made will give us comfort in the future. God Bless each of you.
Peggy
June 3, 2017
May, sorry to hear of your loss. Josh was one of a kind, so kind, gentle and loving. I am so blessed to have been his friend and yours also. We love you and all your family. Praying that God will give continued strength in this difficult time.
L Evans
June 2, 2017
It is with a heavy heart that I write this message to each member of the Toler family. Having worked with Mayona for 12 years and remained friends to present I have had the pleasure of having known Mr. Josh always to be a giving, kind and loving man. I know without fear of contradiction this family has faced a huge loss. The same loss he felt after learning of the death of his grandson Randy. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. May the peace and love of God be upon you as your journey here continues.
Margaret Jewell
June 2, 2017
Our world as we see it lost a great man when Joshua passed away yesterday. Having grown up with him I can sincerely say that he has always been a sweet, gentle and compassionate person. My heart is sad however I know that he is rejoicing today with a healed and complete body. My condolences to Mayona, Ricky and all the family.
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