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David Tootle Obituary
Mr. Tootle has been employed with the Bulloch County Tax Assessors office since 1998. David was an ordained deacon in the Baptist faith and a member of the Emit Grove Baptist Church, where he was a teacher in the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class. He received the Deen Day Smith Service to Mankind Award and has been a volunteer with Ogeechee Area Hospice for 12 years.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Trish Tootle; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Matt and Talette Tootle and Clint Tootle; a grandson, Athan Tootle, all of Statesboro, Ga.; his parents, Bobby and Charlotte Tootle of Statesboro, Ga.; a brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Marsha Tootle of Kennesaw, Ga.; a father-in-law and mother-in-law, Henry and Joyce Eason of Claxton, Ga.; two special aunts, Martha Burnsed of St. Simons Island, Ga., and Joy Eason of Claxton, Ga.; a special uncle, William Eason of Claxton; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Julie and Gil Mincey of Claxton, Ga. Also, two nieces and one nephew survive.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Emit Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Huffingham, the Rev. David Hagan, the Rev. Marty Walker and Elder John Scott officiating. Interment will be in Bulloch Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers are Hal Eubanks, Dr. Danny Dixon, Donald White, Freddie Ruarks, Floyd Waters, Paul Conner, Jeff Mock, Harry Tankersley, Ronnie Newton and Brian Beegle.
Honorary pallbearers are the members of the Kingdom Seekers Sunday School Class, the employees of the Bulloch County Tax Assessors office, hospice volunteers and fellow land surveyors.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Emit Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1567 Emit Grove Church Road, Statesboro, GA 30458; Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 531 Statesboro, GA 30459; or to The American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulson Street, Savannah, GA 31405.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, September 2, 2010
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Memories and Condolences
for David Tootle
September 9, 2010
My uncle was in the nursing home back in 2000 with cancer and David was the hospice volunteer. We lived in Augusta and he had little family, so we were going back and forth and sometimes did not know what was going on with him. David would call us and let us know that he was okay. He spent many hours with him and led him to the Lord right before he died. At my uncle's funeral, David walked in and it was such a blessing to see him because he was the one that was connected to my uncle the most. I hugged him and told him how much we appreciated him and I never forgot him because he stood out for the Lord! I just happened to get online to see the Statesboro paer for another reason and found his obit. Your loved one was a special person with a big heart and I want you all to know that we are praying for your family.
Wendy Hebbard
Kathy and Tony Morris
September 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this time.
Jennifer Hayman
September 8, 2010
Mrs. Trish,
I am so sorry to hear of David passing! I have you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. During this difficult time of your loss.
Love, Jennifer Hayman
Mary Harden
September 7, 2010
Trish, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I am in prayer for you during this difficult time.
Deepest heartfelt sympathy. Mary Harden, Director, Safe Haven DV Shelter
September 6, 2010
Trish, We are so sorry to hear about David's passing. He made such a difference in so many people's lives, including ours. May God send you peace and strength.
Mike, Nancy and Travis Williams
Sonny and Pat Escoe
September 5, 2010
Trish,
We are so sorry to hear of David's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.
Jackie Fields
September 4, 2010
Trish, I am sorry that I misread the funeral arrangements in my email. John and I went to Joiner Anderson and by the time we realized that the service was at the church, felt we wouldn't have time to get there. I am so sorry. I wish Troy was able to remember David so I could share it with him. You are strong and I know God will guide you from now on. Thinking of you,
Terence, Norma, and Cystal Carter
September 3, 2010
Keep being the wonderful person you are we will miss David. When everything settles down reflect on God's promise at John 5:28,29,see you soon
cindy akins
September 2, 2010
Trish I am sorry to here of David's passing, My heart goes out to you and your family God Bless You
Cindy Akins
Tony Phillips
September 2, 2010
My heart and love to out to Trish and the entire family. We will all miss David. May God send angels to comfort you. Love, Tony, Diane, and Madison Phillips
Joyce Baldwin
September 2, 2010
Trish, I'm so sorry to hear about the the passing of the love of your life. God will keep you strong during this time of need. He will not give you more than you can handle. Stay strong & keep the precious memories in your heart. May God Bless
Jean and Terry Bartels
September 2, 2010
Trish--Our hearts are heavy with sadness for you and your family. David was a wonderful man and I know that you will keep many joyful memories of him in your hearts. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Angee Edenfield
September 2, 2010
Trish and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Trish & Family,
“What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.” May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeff & Caroline Wood
Denise Hicks
September 1, 2010
Sorry to hear of you loss. Promise to check with you later. God will keep you going and hold you heart together. I love you all.
Love, Margaret Crosby & Kids
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Trish...I was sorry to hear of Mr. Tootle's passing. May God bless and comfort you and your family during this time. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Angie Colson
September 1, 2010
Mrs Trish and Family Just want you to know that Mr David was a very sweet person and an inspiration to us all at the tax office. He will be greatly missed. Love Angie Colson
Cindy Boyett
September 1, 2010
Trish, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of David. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janis Bryson
September 1, 2010
Clint, your dad meant so much to Heather. We are so sorry we just heard about this tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember him visiting some people off of 67 encouraging them when he was sick himself. What a blessing.
Peggy Poole
September 1, 2010
Trish & Family,
My prayers are with you as you go through this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Cecil and Joe Brannen
September 1, 2010
Trish,very sorry about David, thinking of you during this most difficult time.
Vivian Mobley
September 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha Blackburn
September 1, 2010
Trish & Family
I was sorry to hear about David,
My thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.
September 1, 2010
Trish, We read with sorrow the news of David's death--such a long fight for all of you and one waged bravely. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John and Elynor Davis
Jessi Jenkins Pennington
September 1, 2010
Tootle family,
Mr. David was a wonderful man and will be missed by many people. I hope God can bring you comfort during this sorrowful time. We will keep you all in our prayers.
September 1, 2010
Trish
So sorry over the loss of David. We have know each other a long time May God be with you and your family
God Bless You
Johnnie and Era Cay Joyner
Chuck Alderman
September 1, 2010
Dear Tootle family,
We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow and keeping you in our prayers. The Chuck Alderman family.
Sharon Jackson
September 1, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
H&R BLOCK
September 1, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 1, 2010
Dear Trish,
May God Bless and keep you close to him in your time of grief. I know you and David had such a wonderful relationship and you will miss him more than anyone can ever tell you. Remember God is the great healer. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you or your family. Remember you are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Your friend
Luree Bonner
CRYSTAL (WALDEN) HILL
September 1, 2010
Sorry to hear of ur loss, PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. FROM YOUR COMMUNITY NEIGHBORS. ALFRED WALDEN AND FAMILY!
Bobby & Jeanette Futch
September 1, 2010
To the Tootle Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loved one. May God comfort you all during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bobby and Jeanette Futch
Keith & Kim Anderson
September 1, 2010
Trish & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Jean D Pye
September 1, 2010
Dear Trish & Family, You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. I know God will give you the comfort that you will need to get through the loss of David. He was such an inspiration to so many in his walk with God as well as his battle with diabetes. I love you,
Jean
Penny Harris
September 1, 2010
Dear Tootle Family:
You are all in our thoughts and our prayers. May God lift your hearts and comfort you during this very difficult time. Our David was a wonderful man and a true inspiration to those of us living with diabetes. David always had a smile on his face no matter how he felt. David will truly be missed by so many of us.
With much love,
Penny Harris & Jason Pittman
and The Statesboro Diabetes Support Group
September 1, 2010
Ms. Trish:
We were so sorry to learn of the passing of David. God bless you and your family during this time. We love you and miss you.
Melanie & Thomas Staggs
Connie Eason-Collins
September 1, 2010
Trish,
David was a wonderful man and leaves a legacy of his love for God and his fellow man and that is the ultimate witness. My heart and prayers are with you.
Donna Gale NeSmith
September 1, 2010
Dear Trish,
I am so sorry to hear about your dear husband. May God comfort you and your loved ones during this difficult time and bring you peace. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks.
Love you,
Tony & Mary Perry
September 1, 2010
Mrs Trish,
We were so sorry to hear about Mr Davids passing. Know that he is with the lord and no more suffering. Peace be with you and your family at this time. We thought of Mr. David he was a very wonderous man.
Sue Baird
September 1, 2010
Trish,
I am so sorry to hear about David. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and ask God to comfort you during these difficult times.
Clayton & Diane Bell
September 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
I am sorry I forgot to sign the entry with the candle.
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Trish and family,
It is hard to find words to say in a time like this. David was the most courageous person I had ever met.
It is truely a loss. Faith is one of those things you can't see, but I saw it in David. He was a remarkable person.
When I think of David, a song that I heard comes to mind. "WELCOME" welcome to Heaven my child,You have run the race,you have kept the Faith. Welcome to Heaven my child.You and your family will always be in my thoughts and Prayers.
May God comfort you in his loving arms.
GOD BLESS YOU.
Billy G. Hodges
September 1, 2010
Charlotte, Bobby and Family, I was saddened to read of David's death, may God bless you and all of the other members of your precious family.
Pegi Boatwright
September 1, 2010
Trish & Family,
My heart breaks for all of you, but there is no doubt that David is with the Lord he loved so dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.
Kim Hill
September 1, 2010
Dear Trish and family
I was so sorry to hear about David. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and comfort you at this time.
September 1, 2010
Dear Trish and family,
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
May God comfort you with his loving arms.
God Bless you,
Wayne and Diane Hardy
Debbie Hensley
September 1, 2010
Mrs. Trish and Family,
Our hearts are broken over the loss of Mr. David. He was a Godly man who loved everyone he met. He always brought a light into our hearts when we saw him. We all now have a special angel to watch over us. We love you all and will be praying for you.
Kenny, Debbie and Brooke Hensley
Julianna Waits
August 31, 2010
Mrs. Trish and Family,
Praying for you and your family during this very difficult time.
Love,
Julianna Akins Waits
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