Obituary Overview
Howard Elgin Tolson
Passed away peacefully February 14, 2018 in Windsor, Ontario.
Howard was born in 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, and lived most of his life in
Windsor. Predeceased by his parents, William F. Tolson (1976), and Ruby
(Baylis) Tolson (1961); nine brothers and sisters; and son, Rodney Tolson
(2007). Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Thelma Marlene;
stepson, Darryl Hogan (Kathryn); brothers, Albert Tolson (Anita), Las Vegas,
Nevada; John Tolson, Detroit, Michigan; sister, Martha Calloway, Mission Viejo
California; and children from his first marriage, Howard Tolson, Jr.; Ruby
Banks; Darrell Tolson; Trina Tolson, and stepdaughter, Deborah Proulx. Cherished
Papa of Samuel and Matthew Hogan, and grandpa of many grandchildren, and
great-grandchildren. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Deacon
Howard Tolson was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, having been a member of
First Baptist Church, Windsor, and later, Greater Christ Baptist Church,
Detroit. Known by all for his generosity and kindness, Howard enjoyed gardening,
and backyard barbeques of rib and chicken dinners shared with his family,
friends and neighbours. Friends may visit at Morris Sutton Funeral Home, 68
Giles Blvd E, Windsor (519-254-8633) on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. The
Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, February 21, 2018,
at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel. Interment to follow at Heavenly Rest Cemetery. If
so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Canadian
Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.msuttonfuneral.ca.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Howard Elgin Tolson 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Windsor, Province: Ontario
