In Memory

John Tolliver

John Tolliver

John Robert Tolliver

( April 03, 1950 - February 21, 2023 )

 John Robert Tolliver, Sr., age 72, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus Ohio. He was born on April 3, 1950, in Newark to the late John J. and Helen E. (Palmer) Tolliver. 

     After graduating from Newark High School in 1968, John served as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam. When he returned home, he gained employment in Engineering Services at Licking Memorial Hospital, from which he retired on May 4, 2015, after serving for 45 years as a licensed First Class Engineer. John attended Second Baptist Church and was a member of several organizations, including the Newark Moose Lodge 499, the Newark Veterans, and the National Hot Rod Association. John was a movie buff, and enjoyed shooting guns and riding his Harley, but his favorite pastime was his love of cars. He spent many weekends at National Trail Raceway where he was always available to help his race track family friends, and where he earned the nickname “Dr. Dodge.”  John’s greatest love was his family, friends and two Pomeranians, Katie and Pixie.

     He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Christinea L. Tolliver; children, Joshua (Jennifer) Turner, Courtney (Kenny) Wilson, Jason (Cassondra) Turner, and John Robert Tolliver, Jr., all of Newark; grandchildren, Kayla Gray, Dalton Turner, William Hammond, Kimberly Hammond, Liliana Turner, Diana Turner, Madeline Turner, Elijah Turner, John Tolliver III, Jackson Tolliver, Emmalyn Tolliver, Ember Tolliver, Zachary Turner, Elizabeth Turner, Samuel Turner, Taylor Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Brayanna Wilson, and Austin Wilson; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, as well as his mother- and father-in-law, B.J. (Wilma) Richards, and brothers- and sisters-in-law Michael (Debi) Richards, Scott (Barbara) Richards, and David (Robin) Evans, all of whom loved John very much. 

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marilyn K. Waits, and an infant sister. 

     Visitation will be held from 12 - 2PM and 4 - 6PM Sunday, February 26, 2023, followed by a 6PM funeral service, with military honors presented by the Licking County Veterans Alliance, at Brucker and Kishler Funeral Home, 985 N. 21st. St, Newark, Ohio 43055, Pastor Steve Dunn officiating. 

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