Hartwell Higdon Toler's Obituary
Hartwell Higdon Toler (Hart) passed away July 5, 2011. He was born April 24, 1934 in Memphis, TN, the only child of H.O. and Helen Toler. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Lee McBride Toler and their three children: Terry Toler Smith (John), Lisa Toler Patterson (Kevin), and Brad Toler (Lisa). He leaves seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who knew him as ‘Pop-Pop’ and faithful caregiver Mildred Yates. Hart began his career as a disk jockey working in several markets including WHBQ in Memphis. He later joined his father in a cottonseed brokerage firm until his retirement. Sports were Hart’s passion. He was a very loyal University of Memphis fan and an avid golfer. Later, he could always be found cheering on the sidelines at one or more of his grandchildren’s many sporting events. Hart was a faithful long-time member of Germantown Presbyterian Church and enjoyed many years in the choir. He was blessed with many wonderful friends and admired for his exceptional outlook on life, solid faith in Jesus Christ, and his always present sense of humor. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Thursday July 7, 2011 at Memorial Park Funeral Home-Memphis and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday July 8, 2011 at Germantown Presbyterian Church. The family requests memorials to be sent to Germantown Presbyterian Church Music Fund 2363 S. Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138.
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