1933
Walter
2014
Walter Eugene Tollison
September 26, 1933 — November 14, 2014
Walter E. "Gene" Tollison
Easley
Mr. Walter Eugene "Gene" Tollison, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Walter Tillman and Pallie Elizabeth Spearman Tollison, Mr. Tollison was the retired owner and operator of Blue Ridge Tool and Machine and was a member of Easley First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Furman University and a US Navy Reserve veteran.
Surviving are the mother of his son, Gail C. Tollison; his son, Christopher Edward "Chris" Tollison (Stephanie) of Simpsonville; a daughter, Gena Thomas (Jeff) and their children of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Jake Tollison of Greer; a sister, Jane Dixon of Tigerville; and five grandchildren, Carson, Garrett, and Ellie Tollison, and Kory and Adam Griggs. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tollison was predeceased by a brother, Maurice Tollison; and two sisters, Marguerite Ann Stone and Mary Sue Ashworth.
Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Monday, November 17, 2014 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:15 PM Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Ministries, P.O. Box 2546, Greenville, SC 29602.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.
Easley
Mr. Walter Eugene "Gene" Tollison, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital-Downtown.
Born in Anderson County, a son of the late Walter Tillman and Pallie Elizabeth Spearman Tollison, Mr. Tollison was the retired owner and operator of Blue Ridge Tool and Machine and was a member of Easley First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Furman University and a US Navy Reserve veteran.
Surviving are the mother of his son, Gail C. Tollison; his son, Christopher Edward "Chris" Tollison (Stephanie) of Simpsonville; a daughter, Gena Thomas (Jeff) and their children of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Jake Tollison of Greer; a sister, Jane Dixon of Tigerville; and five grandchildren, Carson, Garrett, and Ellie Tollison, and Kory and Adam Griggs. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tollison was predeceased by a brother, Maurice Tollison; and two sisters, Marguerite Ann Stone and Mary Sue Ashworth.
Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Monday, November 17, 2014 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Reflection Mausoleum of Robinson Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 3:15 PM Monday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Family members are at their respective homes.
Memorials may be made to Miracle Hill Ministries, P.O. Box 2546, Greenville, SC 29602.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.
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