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Visitation: 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, September 27, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Private interment will take place at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora
Ronald “Ron” A. Tolliver, age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 28, 1942, in Clay County, the son of Oren and Frances Allen. He was united in marriage to Susan Minelva Landreth on October 20, 1961, at the Wabash Baptist Church in Louisville, and together they have shared 62 wedding anniversaries.
Ron was a member of the Flora Eagles where he had served as a Trustee, Vice President, and President, and had been a member of the Sons of The Flora American Legion Post 14. He was also sworn in as a deputy for the Civil Defense and he volunteered on the Clay City Fire Department.
He was a certified mechanic and retired from Clay City Unit 10 as a Bus Superintendent / Bus Driver. After retirement he picked up some part-time positions over the years at Dwight Hancock's Dixon Mowers, Mike Beck Auto Sales, Jeff Wilkins Auto Sales, and Kim Hamilton Auto Sales.
Ron enjoyed time spent with all his fishing and hunting buddies and being outdoors. He cherished time spent with family and friends, especially watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. Ron was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal’s fan and enjoyed watching wrestling on tv.
He is survived by his wife: Sue Tolliver of Flora; 4 children: Alan (Maureen) Tolliver of Flora, Illinois, Tom (Angie) Tolliver of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kay (Greg) Oestreich of Clay City, Illinois, and Candy (Cary) Cunningham, of Flora, Illinois; 12 grandchildren: Michelle (Joe) Conrad, Ashley (Nathan) Jones, David (Jamie) Tolliver, Matthew (Brittney) Tolliver, Rashelle (Tyler) Brooker, Logan (Danica) Murray, Sierra Eastin, Brandon Allison, Cody (Andrea) Allison, Jeremiah (Katy) Allison, and London and Sydney Cunningham; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers-and-sister-in-law: Roy Landreth of Flora, Illinois, Steve Landreth of Flora, Illinois, Aaron (Terri) Landreth of Louisville, Illinois, and CJ Goldstein of Altamont, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law: Paul Landreth; mother-and-father-in-law: Martha and Eddie McHenry; 2 sons-in-law: Wes Murray and Wayne Allison; 2 sisters: Betty (Harold) Griffy and Martha (John) Blair; a sister-in-law: Karen Goldstein; and 2 sisters-in-law: Peggy Landreth and Lois Landreth.
A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, September 27, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Private interment will take place at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Hospice, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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I don’t even have the words. The family has lost a wonderful, sweet man and our hearts are broken. Miss you so much already, Ronnie Tolliver. Thoughts, love and prayers to Sue & the kids. May God comfort you through this loss. Ronnie was so loved. ❤️
My sweet friend Sue and family's...MY heartfelt condolences for All!!! Loosing a Huband who you Adored, Father,and Great Grandfather is So awfully hard. My Thoughts, Love ❤️ Comfort and Prayers of Peace be with you All. Cherish your Memories!!! With Love ❤️
Sue and families, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. Hugs and prayers for all. 🙏🙏🙏
So sorry for your loss Sue and family. Prayers
Sue and family, I am sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you the peace and comfort that only He can give.
My sincere condolences to the family 🙏
Sue we are so sorry to hear of Ron's passing, our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Sorry for your loss hugs and prayers
Sue & family,so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all.
So sorry for your loss. Ronnie always had a smile for you. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends
My sincere condolences to the family of a great guy and my former bus driver in the Clay City School school district. I also remember a few of our family's camping adventures and having a great time making memories back in the day. Hugs and prayers for you Sue,Alan,Tom, Kay, Candy and all of your families ❤🙏 Rest in Peace Ronnie
Sue, sending sincere condolences to you and your family. Praying you feel the comfort of God’s arms wrapped around you now and in the days head. With deepest sympathy.
We are truly going to miss him. God Bless
You’ll be missed old friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Our prayers are with you Sue & Candy. Ron will be greatly missed.
I have been searching for the words that might be of comfort at this very sad time and that seems to be impossible. I am grateful Ron no longer has to struggle to breathe. I am grateful for all the wonderful friends and family who are gathered in support. I am grateful to have gotten to reconnect with Ron and Sue the past few years even though it was late in life. They are the kindest of folks to know and be related to. May God Bless and keep his comforting arms around you.
Rest easy Ron. Lots of good memories fishing, camping, and otherwise, relaxing.
We're so very sorry for your loss. You're all in our thought and prayers.
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