Birth date: Feb 17, 1935 Death date: Oct 2, 2021
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Samuel Martin Tolley, 86, Johnson City passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was a native of Johnson City where he lived most of his life but had lived in Erwin and Jonesborough also. Sam was a son of the late William Birt Tolley and Sudie Mae Carroll Tolley. He was a well known and respected painting contractor for over 30 years in the Tri-Cities area. Sam was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Samuel; a daughter, Diana Tolley; two brothers, Bill and Jerry Tolley; a sister, Betty Hall; and the mother of his children, Louise Copas Tolley. Survivors include four daughters, Debbie Grindstaff of Johnson City, Delaine Sanders of Erwin, Sandra Kinley of Elizabethton and Stephanie May and husband, Scott of Johnson City; three sisters, Mary Moody of Jonesborough, Patsy Byrd and husband, Allen of Florida and Lyndoll Williams of Johnson City; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a special friend and caretaker, Beverly Tolley Gross; his faithful and loving companion, his dog, Coco; also several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Sam will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City with Pastor Edward Moser officiating. Special music will be provided by his grandson, Pete Sanders. Graveside services will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Highway 81, Jonesborough. Pallbearers will be selected from the family and friends. The family will recieve friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM until the service hour. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com. Arrangements by Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City. 423-928-2245Read Obituary
Sorry to hear of Mr. Tolley's passing away . I worked at West Towne Pharmacy until April last year. I always enjoyed waiting on him. He was a sweet , kind man. I always enjoyed waiting on Mary also. Praying for peace and comfort. Carolyn Arwood
Debbie, at last now I know how old Sam was. He swore he was older than me. I miss him and you, as well. I am sorry to learn of his passing. The memories are swelling up, of all of you. It is difficult to recall the many wonderful encounters with Sam and with Jack. They both contributed so much to our household and meant so much to both Ann and I. A check will be sent to the funeral home. What a great idea!
