1942
Dennis
2016
Dennis Scott Tolley
October 6, 1942 — September 3, 2016
Dennis Scott Tolley, 73, of Lynchburg—a best friend in the truest sense to his entire family, his enormous circle of friends, past and present coworkers, and anyone whose life he touched—went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Dennis lived life his way, but did so with an incredible love for that life and love for the many people blessed to have known him. He is finally at peace in his new journey, but in his path he touched the hearts of so many who will forever be better off having known Dennis Scott Tolley.
Born October 6, 1942, he was the son of John Wyatt Tolley Jr., and Marjorie “Becky” Tolley. John Wyatt passed on October 18, 2000, and Becky passed on March 27, 2007.
It has been said that Dennis loved like Jesus did—selflessly, unconditionally, and with passion as well as compassion. That uniquely special love and legacy is forever etched in the hearts of his adoring family. He is survived by his wife, Heather Tolley; his brother Steve Tolley and wife, Penny of Big Island, Va.; his four sons, Scott Tolley and wife, Tamara of Wellington, Fla., Brian Tolley and wife, Heather of Lynchburg, Kevin Tolley of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Jeffrey Tolley of Lynchburg; and step-daughters, Tiffany Fast of Lynchburg and Kristen Fast of Munich, Germany. He has five adoring grandchildren; Tyler Robertson, Austin Tolley, Dylan Tolley, Hannah Tolley, and Hunter Tolley; as well as step-granddaughter, Kayla Fast. He is also survived by nephew Matt Tolley of Arlington, Va., and niece Amy Tolley of Marseille, France.
Befitting his ability to communicate with everyone he ever met, Dennis was a lifetime veteran of the communications business. He was a longtime employee of the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Telephone Company of Virginia, and then AT&T, before partnering with two others to form his own telecommunications company, BB&T.
Dennis was a standout football player at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, where he graduated.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Forest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd Forest, Virginia 24551. The family asks that those who attend bring a covered dish.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be made in Dennis’ honor to God’s Pit Crew (Crisis Response Team), 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA., 24540. Donations can also be made at www.godspitcrew.org. For all contributions mailed or made online, please note that the donation is being made in honor of Dennis Tolley.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory of Lynchburg is assisting the family.
Born October 6, 1942, he was the son of John Wyatt Tolley Jr., and Marjorie “Becky” Tolley. John Wyatt passed on October 18, 2000, and Becky passed on March 27, 2007.
It has been said that Dennis loved like Jesus did—selflessly, unconditionally, and with passion as well as compassion. That uniquely special love and legacy is forever etched in the hearts of his adoring family. He is survived by his wife, Heather Tolley; his brother Steve Tolley and wife, Penny of Big Island, Va.; his four sons, Scott Tolley and wife, Tamara of Wellington, Fla., Brian Tolley and wife, Heather of Lynchburg, Kevin Tolley of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Jeffrey Tolley of Lynchburg; and step-daughters, Tiffany Fast of Lynchburg and Kristen Fast of Munich, Germany. He has five adoring grandchildren; Tyler Robertson, Austin Tolley, Dylan Tolley, Hannah Tolley, and Hunter Tolley; as well as step-granddaughter, Kayla Fast. He is also survived by nephew Matt Tolley of Arlington, Va., and niece Amy Tolley of Marseille, France.
Befitting his ability to communicate with everyone he ever met, Dennis was a lifetime veteran of the communications business. He was a longtime employee of the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Telephone Company of Virginia, and then AT&T, before partnering with two others to form his own telecommunications company, BB&T.
Dennis was a standout football player at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg, where he graduated.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Forest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd Forest, Virginia 24551. The family asks that those who attend bring a covered dish.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial contributions be made in Dennis’ honor to God’s Pit Crew (Crisis Response Team), 2499 North Main Street, Danville, VA., 24540. Donations can also be made at www.godspitcrew.org. For all contributions mailed or made online, please note that the donation is being made in honor of Dennis Tolley.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory of Lynchburg is assisting the family.
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