Charles Tolley

1929 ∼ 2019

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Charles Tolley, 90, of Nederland, Texas passed away November 30, 2019. He was born in Sylva, North Carolina on January 17, 1929 to the late Randolph Tolley and Margaret Long Tolley. Charles served his country proudly in the U. S. Navy and was a member of Seventh Street Baptist Church in Nederland. He was athletic and fit and he loved to exercise. He especially liked to run. Charles loved motorcycles especially his Harley Davidson which he took for a ride often. He was an avid bowler and went to the YMCA.

Those left to cherish Charles’s memory are his wife of 65 years, Cleo Wanita Stricklane Tolley of Nederland; granddaughter, Andrea; his great-grandchildren, Averi, Lily, and Hailey; his brother-in-law, Bud Stricklane and his wife Francis; and also survival nieces, nephews, and close friends. He will be dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Brian Charles Tolley; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m.

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Karen Miller December 6, 2019

If it wasn’t for Mr. Tolley putting his trash out on nights before pick up my trash would be piling up, I knew if I was unsure about when they were scheduled to come I could look across the street and if y’all’s was out then it was a safe bet they were coming in the morning. I can also thank you guys for the incentive to mow my grass, keeping up with the Tolley’s I guess. I can assure you that although we didn’t talk on a daily bases I had much respect and admiration for the both of you. My heart goes out to you, but please know that if there is anything I can do please let me know. You and Mr. Tolley are in my prayers. God bless you and your family Sincerely your neighbor (directly across the street) Karen Miller

Ginia Busby Burton December 5, 2019

Dear Mrs.Tolley, Please accept my deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort in your grief. You are loved and I consider it an honor to be your friend. Ginia Busby Burton