Mr. Tolbert was born on October 8, 1942 in Catawba County to the late Clarence and Alice Foster Tolbert.
Mr. Tolbert was a devoted father and grandfather. He was a graduate of Hudson High School, and a truck driver for Thurston Motor Lines. He was also an avid fisherman and loved Nascar Racing and was retired from the National Guard. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert F Smith and a sister, Cynthia Hass.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Lori J. Tolbert, son, Steve Tolbert Jr., brother, Paul Tolbert, grandchildren, Caitlin Robinson, Danielle Conner, great grandchildren, Ivan Dean, Talia Angove, Shelby Robinson and J-Lynn Robinson.
A funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Tolbert will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Steines officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm at Pendry’s Lenoir funeral Home.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com.
Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Steve McArthur Tolbert Sr.