Robert Tolson

CUSTOM DEATH NOTICERobert Lee Tolson, 71, of Decatur, IL., died on Saturday (04-12-2008) at his residence.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday (04-18-2008) at Sunnyside Church of Christ Decatur, IL., with visitation on Thursday (04-17-2008) from 6:00- 8:00 P.M. at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Burial will be at Boiling Springs Cemetery Decatur, IL. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Memorials may be made to: Sunnyside Church of Christ.Robert was born on March 2, 1937 in Jeff, Kentucky, the son of Timothy William Tolson and Minnie Stacy Tolson. He married Shelia Ann Shields on May 15, 1967 in Chicago, IL.He was affliated with the Sunnyside Church of Christ. Robert was a coin collector and enjoyed music and movies.Robert is survived by his wife Shelia of Decatur; daughter: Minnie Simpson of Decatur, IL.; two sisters: Mary Howell and Susie Howell both of Bakersfield, CA.; one brother: Edward Tolson and wife Tillie of Florida,; four grandchildren, six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son Billy Ray Tolson who passed away in 1985, one sister and seven brothers.Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com "
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