Joseph “Joe” Tolson, 88, went to be with the Lord on September 28, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1936, to Volena and Leston Tolson. Joe was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He loved sports and supported our Lady Vols. Joe and Myrtie were season ticket holders for many years and enjoyed attending the games together. Joe and his twin brother, John, have been Dodger fans since childhood. Joe also volunteered in many community activities and served as a guidance counselor in the school system, helping many children during his career. As much as he donated his time to all these things, his most important accomplishment was being a wonderful husband to Myrtie for 64 years and father to his daughter, Cynthia. His love will always be held in their hearts.
Joe is preceded in death by his baby brother, Robin.
Joe is survived by his loving wife, Myrtie Tolson of Sweetwater; daughter, Cynthia (Chris) Luther of Fort Mill, SC; twin brother, John (Maggie) Tolson of Kingston, TN; his sister, Peggy Monroe of Maynardville, TN; his two grandchildren that made Joe a very proud “Pappy”, William Gentry Luther of Greenville, SC; and Jon Farris Luther of Upton, WY. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.
Receiving of friends will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm in the Kyker Funeral Home Chapel, Sweetwater. Services will immediately follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Jason Pounds and Jeff Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation in honor of Joe be given to First Baptist Church, Sweetwater.