Curtis Willard Tolbert, 84, of Lubbock passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Carillon House after a lengthy illness. Services with military honors will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at the Ralls Cemetery Chapel with Glynn Morgan officiating. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ralls.
Willard was born on December 25, 1925 to Roscoe (Rock) Tolbert and Marie (Willard) Tolbert. He graduated from Ralls High School and attended Texas Tech for three and a half years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Willard married Deedie Berry December 20, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas. He was a farmer, before retiring in 1990. He loved gardening, golfing, friends and spending time with family.
Willard was a wonderful man who loved to laugh and make others smile. If you were fortunate enough to be his friend, it was a lifetime commitment by him. His love was unconditional and knew no boundaries.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, H.C. (Babe) Berry, two sisters, Cindy Berry and Eleanor Berry Littlejohn; and a grandson Kyle Solomon.
Willard is survived by his wife, Deedie; two daughters, Karen and husband Stan Solomon of Hereford, Stacy and husband Mike Engle of Tahoka; a son, Tony Tolbert and his wife Melinda of Crosbyton; a brother, LaWayne Tolbert and wife Sue of Amarillo; six grandchildren, Melissa Whitley, Cory Engle, Kelly Fillingim, Rebecca Widener, Amy Mouser, Dustin Tolbert; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Our deepest gratitude is extended to the doctors, nurses and staff at Lynn County Hospital and Carillon House who so lovingly cared for him.
Memorials may be made to Lynn County Hospital, P.O. Box 1310 Tahoka, Texas 79373.
Published in Lubbock Avalanche Journal, Monday, August 16, 2010
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