Joseph N. Tolbert

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Joseph N. TolbertPassing: April 30, 2016

Service:	Chastain Funeral Home
	Funeral Service
	Wednesday, May 4th @ 10:30 am
Visitation:	Chastain Funeral Home
	Tuesday, May 3rd @ 3:00 - 8:00 pm
	Wednesday, May 4th @ 9:30 - 10:30 am
Cemetery:	Port William Cemetery
	Wednesday, May 4th

MITCHELL – Joseph N. Tolbert, 79, passed away at 10:22 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Born February 9, 1937, in Lawrence County, he was the son of Laurin and Helen May (Jacobs) Tolbert. He married Marcia Etchison March 31, 1961.

Joe was a farmer and a retired school bus driver for Mitchell Community Schools. He was a member of the Fairview Church of Christ and Huron High School Class of 1955. Joe was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard.

Surviving:
wife,
Marcia Tolbert of Mitchell
children,
Brian (Rebekah) Tolbert of Williams
Paula (Jeff) McKnight of Mitchell
Christopher (Jenny) Tolbert of Mitchell
grandchildren,
Andy McKnight, Laurin Perry, Christopher Tolbert II, Dominic Tolbert, Whitley Tolbert, and Alex Brown
14 great grandchildren
siblings,
Sue Waggoner of Bedford
Jeff Tolbert of Williams
Jim Tolbert of Bedford
several nieces and nephews

His parents and siblings, David Tolbert, Harry Tolbert, Paul Tolbert, Rose Tolbert, Betty Robertson, Mary Frances Dumond, and Priscilla Tolbert, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Brother Richard Holt and Brother Kris Beasley officiating. Burial will be in Port William Cemetery.

Friends may call from 3:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. until the service on Wednesday at the funeral home.

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15 Guest Comments

Guest: Amel & Ann Bex | noblesville, IN

Date: May 5, 2016

We're so sorry for you loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. There is differently another angel in heaven now.
Guest: Tony & Diane Nugent - David & Luella Russell | Mitchell, In.

Date: May 3, 2016

Marica-Family-55 years together, what a privilege!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Guest: Katonya | Mitchell, in

Date: May 3, 2016

I remember my grandparents (Betty and Carl) always talking about camping stories with Joe and Marsha. So sorry for your loss.
Guest: Amy Roberton | williams, in

Date: May 3, 2016

Just saying my great uncle Joe was a great man is an understatement.. I have so many memories of him. I didnt get to spend a lot of time with him, but the times I did, I'll never forget. I use to drive the old lawn mower around the yard here at my house. I would stop here and there all over the yard, put out my hand like a stop sign... My dad finally asked what I was doing... My reply, I'm picking up the kids and taking them to school... Just like my uncle Joe. Kids gave him a hard time but he was a great bus driver and a wonderful man. To all his immidate family members, I'm so very sorry for your loss. The world has lost a truely great man. I may never go to a tactor pull without tearing up cause every year I would get to see and talk to him. His smile was contagious and so was his laugh. Rest In Peace Uncle Joe.
Guest: Lisa Baker | Williams, in

Date: May 3, 2016

So many memories of joe . He was our neighbor and my bus driver my entire childhood till I was 18. He was a very good man . Helped us so many ways . Pulling me out when I was stuck in the snow and ice. Saved our family from a huge lose ,from a field fire.putting it out with his tractor . ??rip joe .
Guest: Rachel Mooneyham | Mitchell, Indiana

Date: May 2, 2016

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Guest: Kenneth Trueblood | Indianapolis, IN

Date: May 2, 2016

My sincere condolences to all of Joe's family. Joe and Harry used to let me hang around and farm with them in the 1950's when they worked helping my grandfather Josiah Trueblood on his farm. They were hard workers and great people. I enjoyed reminiscing with Joe when ever I saw him. So very sorry for your loss.
Guest: Judy Deck | Huntsville, AL

Date: May 2, 2016

I visited Fairview Church of Christ several months ago with Hilliard King. Bro. Tolbert and his wife were very kind to me and we talked and talked for a long time after services I felt like I had known him for a long time. Hilliard was very saddened when he heard the news. He said he was a great friend and will really miss him. I know the congregation will miss him dearly and as a widow myself, I know his wife will miss him dearly. Our prayer are with all of you during this difficult time.
Guest: Melissa (Winkler) Key | Bedford, Indiana

Date: May 2, 2016

I was lucky enough to have known Joe for most of my life. He was my neighbor and my bus driver for over 12 years. He was one of the kindest men I knew. My heart mourns his loss deeply. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. His loss will be felt deeply throughout the community for many years to come.
Guest: Dennis and Debi Scherschel

Date: May 2, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! Dennis and Debi Scherschel
Guest: Chris Chapman | Bedford, In

Date: May 2, 2016

Joe had a deep love for family and farming. I will miss his smiling face and gentle way.
Guest: Larry and Bettye Walker | Bedford, IN 47421

Date: May 2, 2016

Paula & Jeff, So sorry for your loss. You're in our prayers. Larry & Bettye Walker
Guest: Sam & Kim Perry | Bedford, IN

Date: May 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family!
Guest: Charlie and Roslyn Melvin | Bedford, In

Date: May 2, 2016

Chris and Jenny Tolbert ,,,,,So sorry for your loss ,,,,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.... Love and Hugs
Guest: Ke Allen | Mitchell, Indiana

Date: May 1, 2016

I went to school with Joe, Junior and Senior years, and graduated with him from Huron High School. Joe was a very nice guy and was always friendly every time I saw him. Sorry to know this untimely death happened.