James Tolliver

December 20, 1953 - May 6, 2009

James Tolliver, age 55, of Staffordsville, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at his residences. Mr. Tolliver was born December 20, 1953, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late Ray and Violet Maxie Tolliver. James was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ray Tolliver, Jr.; two sisters, Annie Tolliver and Nancy Fannin. He is survived by his companion, LaVonn Tolliver; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Zell Tolliver of Isonville, Kentucky, Gene and Kay Tolliver of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, Johnny and Tina Tolliver of Isonville, Kentucky, Roy and Vickie Tolliver of Grayson, Kentucky. He also leaves several nieces, nephews and other family members who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at the Newcombe Valley Enterprise Baptist Church in Isonville, Kentucky, with Brother Gary Sparks and Brother Mike Adkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sloas Cemetery in Isonville, Kentucky. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m. Friday, and until the service hour Saturday, at the church. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Waddell & Whitt Funeral Home in Sandy Hook, Kentucky is in charge of all the arrangements.