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Brian Tolley Obituary
July 28, 1980 - April 26, 2023
Brian M. Tolley, 42, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Terry and Bess Saunders, and Mickey and Louise Tolley.
Brian was a graduate of Lord Botetourt High School and Virginia Western Community College (mechanical engineering major). In his youth, Brian was a member of Boy Scout Troop #472, played soccer and baseball, and loved fly fishing and tying his own flies. He enjoyed NASCAR, riding his Harley Davidson, and only rooted for America's team, the Dallas Cowboys. He especially loved his Labrador Retrievers, Sampson, Riley, Duke, and Harley.
He is survived by his loving parents, Terry and Ramona Tolley; sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and Jake Tuck; and nieces and nephews, Hannah, Jacob, Mason, Berkley, and Atleigh. He is also survived by many caring aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023, at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Daleville, with Visitation one hour prior to the service. Pastor Terry Clark will officiate. The Service will be live-streamed at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTH5ZJGIACQnFcOtlEwJPaA.
Memorials in memory of Brian may be sent to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 19 Cedar Ridge Drive, Daleville, VA 24083 or to the Roanoke Angels of Assisi. Online condolences may be made at www.Oakeys.com.
Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – East Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 977-3909.
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Rhonda Harmon
May 1, 2023
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your son.
Sending prayers to you and your family.
Steve Dalton
May 1, 2023
During our time working together Terry spoke often of Brian. He seemed to have a zest for life and a broad range of experiences. He will be missed greatly by all that know him. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Brian Tolley.
Steve Dalton & Karla West
Anthony Davidson
May 1, 2023
Brian was a friend to me when i had no one. I pray he's at peace now, and not in pain anymore.
Love you Brian, see you on the other side.
Ann Tolley
May 1, 2023
Mona & Terry- Thinking of you & sending my condolences to you & all the family. I have many cherished memories of Brian, a fine young man, my nephew, he will be missed. May God bless you.
Christopher Cameresi
April 30, 2023
So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I used to hangout with him at Schooners. He was so much fun to be around and love picking, playing and joking around. We all gave him the nickname "Cupcake". He will be missed. My father loved Brian and I'm sure upon his entrance to heaven my dad was there to welcome him with open arms.
Doris Switzer
April 29, 2023
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with the family
Prayers for Terry Brian´s Dad and his
Mona his loving parents they are the most loving people I know Brian Dad Terry was my cousin loving people
God Bless everyone
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