John Tolson
November 13, 2011
John Edward Tolson, Jr., was born August 15, 1946 in Huntsville, Missouri, the son of John Sr. and Mary (Smith) Tolson. He passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Sunday, November 13, 2011.
John retired from the City of Des Moines after 38 years of faithful service.
John is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alta Mae Johnson; sons, John Edward Tolson, III (Terri Hartness), Dean (Dawn) Kelly and Alton (Perris) Sterling; many grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; many nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Jeanetha Bailey and Presonna Lynn Tolson.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of John.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rhaniesha Claytor
04/19/2022
Hey grandpa I love and miss you soooo much your oldest granddaughter Rhaniesha
your son
03/17/2014
hey im coming to see you so be ready cause we need to have a drink be out there probaly this weekend love you boo boo
john tolson iii
02/20/2012
hey sweets i just left jay a message hope you get it momma is fine ok i got it just like you did its hard but i got so i want to let you know to just be ok and i will see you soon love you pappy
john tolson iii
01/21/2012
hey baby i know your reading this cause i know how u r but momma she is ok me and your daughter terri are taking care of her and you know my aunt freda and the rest of the family are there for her to so i want you to ease your mind let us take care of her and let u rest please i love u always will and i will see u soon ok ps u can always visit me when ever u want ok i will always be there for u to talk to pappy ur son john john
Kristina
11/29/2011
We at Seattle Children's know how much Jeanetha loved her daddy. It is bitter sweet that she is now able to have him all to herself. So sorry for the losses in your family this year.
Kristina (Staffing At Childrens)
john tolson iii
11/18/2011
hey i love you boo boo and if i could be with you now i would but if god ever changes his mind ill trade places with u daddy cause you were able to take care of things smoother than me so i love you and miss you but if you have anything you think i could use to help me can you help me please i love you papa and noone will ever take or get close to being a mentor like you were to me omg just send me advice when you can please i love you
Linda Joshua-Oglesby
11/17/2011
Alta & Family: I pray God grant you the strength you need to get through these dark and difficult days. Please know you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Briggs
11/17/2011
Sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Fay Mason and Family
11/16/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carol Moore / Davenport, IA.
11/16/2011
To Alta Mae and Family: It's been such a long time since I have seen all of you. I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great man with a dynamic personality. He would always make me laugh. He will be truly missed. May God Be With You Thru This Difficult Time. I wish it was possible for me to be there with all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Sterling
11/16/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Cathy Mallard
11/15/2011
Alta Mae and Family,
May God Bless You and Your Family with Peace, Love and Understanding during this difficult time. May God's Love and Light Heal, Guide and ComfortYou.
Peace and Love,
Cathy Mallard
Val
11/15/2011
Uncle John: I love you and I'll miss you.
RITA TEAMER
11/14/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
John was a friend to all that knew him.