On Saturday October 21st, 2023, Gaylord “Lee” Toler II, age 54, our beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend peacefully entered into eternal rest.
Born in Columbus, Ohio to Gaylord Lee Toler Sr. and Carol Robinson Toler, Lee was raised in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated from Lakeside High school with passion for music. In 2004, Lee married wife Tonya Jackson Toler. The happy couple relocated to his hometown where he later received his associate degree in Leadership Ministry following his bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management at Ohio Christian University in Cicleville, OH. He was then employed at UPS for 17 years where he worked as an operations supervisor until his passing.
During Lee’s lifetime, some of his favorite activities included attending football games, watching his beloved Atlanta Falcons, golfing, having intellectual conversations and hosting family events. He had a huge personality and was known as the “Life of the party’.
Lee is preceded in death by grandparents, Isaiah “Ike” & Lee Anna Toler, Frank and Lillie Robison; aunts, Phyllis “Toni” Hatcher, and Ada Bell Davis; uncles, Charles Brannon, Frank Robinson Jr, Donnie and Ronnie Robinson, and mother-in-law, Barbara Ann Jackson of Little Arkansas.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his beloved wife, Tonya Jackson Toler; mother, Carol Robinson Toler of Covington, GA; father, Gaylord Lee Toler, Sr. of Columbus, OH; in-laws, Paul & Mary Jackson of Little Rock, AR.; sons, Gaylord “Lee” Toler III of Marietta, GA, Garrett Toler of Marietta, GA, Anthony Toler, and Silvester Jackson; daughters, Gabrielle “Gabby” Toler of Covington, GA,; Silkeidra Thomas, Ventrece Thomas and Jada Jackson; sisters, Toschia Toler, Tanya Scott, Tara (Jimmy) Bell, Tyisha (Myron) Wellborn; sister in-law, Valerie (Donnell) Jackson of Little Rock, Arkansas; special uncle, Johnnie Hatcher, aunt Mary (Robert) Patterson, Barbara Brown and Margaret Fuller; 11 grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Gaylord Lee Toler Jr., age 54. Sunrise April 17, 1969 and Sunset October 21, 2023.
Visitation 4:00 PM and Memorial Service 5:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).
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Tonya and family, our hearts are breaking for you. Praying for comfort in the days ahead, know that we loved him and he is missed. Prayers and love, Linda and Dennis Lowe
I am sadden of Lee passing on. My condolences to Lee’s family
Doug Chapman
All of us at Bonnie Speed Logistics are saddened at Lee’s passing. He was well liked by all of our associates and always was cheerful and personable to all of our us . He will be missed.
Sending prayers to his Family.
From all of his friends at Bonnie Speed.
Tonya, you and your entire family are in my prayers. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I love you guys.
Mia and family
To Our Brother you will be missed on this side, But God needed you more.Rest Well!
Love your sister’s
Toschia,Tara,Tanya, Tyisha
To my son so proud of the man you’ve become I will miss you but will see you on the OTHER side. God only takes the best Love you to the moon and back GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN ALWAYS IN MY HEART LOVE MOM
Carol, we extend Condolences to the family and so sorry or your loss.
We pray for God to keep you in peace.
Tonya there are no words to express my deepest sympathy to you and the family. The girls and I love you all .
Charlotte
Cousin Tonya – please know that your Cali family is praying for you during this difficult time. We love you very much!! Melody, Victor, Victoria, Vanessa and Vincent….The Bernardez Family
My condolence to mother and family.Gone too soon God do not make a mistake.He in a better place. You and your family have our prayers.
My condolence to mother and family.Gone too soon God do not make a mistake.He in a Better. You and your family have our prayers.
To the family of Lee Jr,
Sending condolences and prayers to all of you. Lookup and know that all is well. Lee keep watch over us until we meet again. Give Aunt Anna, Uncle Ike & cousin Toni a hug . ❤️❤️❤️
Love n peace
Chris & Tammy Grant
Lee Sr., Carol, Tonya & extended family
Keeping you all uplifted in prayer. My great nephew, Lee Jr. will surely be missed.
Love always
Aunt Mary (Robert) Patterson
Toler Family,
Sending my condolence and keeping you in my prayers.
Aunt Barbara Brown
My condolence to the Family, Lee was a great person and will be greatly missed. He was wonderful to work with and very helpful.
To the family of Lee Jr, you have my sincere and deepest condolences. May God wrap his arms around each one of you and provide you the strength and comfort needed during this difficult times.
My condolences to Tonya and the entire Toler family.
Rest in peace, Lee. I’ll remember our days together at UPS with fondness. I always loved how you, as you would say, “dressed for the job you wanted, not for the job you had”. Always polished and professional. UPS lost a fine employee. And we lost a great friend and coworker.
Bishop Lawrence Lamar & Family Gone to soon but in better place.We are deeply saddened for your lost Caroll
TO THE FAMILY OF LEE JR. MY HEART AN PRAYERS ARE GOING OUT TO YOU, WE WILL TRUELY MISS THE SPARKLE WE HAVE LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN FOR LEE JR. WILL NOW WATCH OVER YOU. SINCERELY MUCH LOVE PETE AN FAMILY
Love you Ma! We missed you so much!!❤️❤️
To Gaylord Sr. And family sending my deepest sympathy and love to you keep looking to the hills from where your help comes from. Always in my prayers.
Love you
Shirley Grant
My sincerest condolences for the entire Toler family at this time. You have my deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Cousin Kim Robinson (Clinton Sherrod and the Frazier Family)
My prayers and condolences going out to Aunt Carol Toler, Mr Toler Sr., Ms.Tonya Toler, kids and grandchildren the entire family during this time. My sympathy is with each and every one of you sending you prayers and peace. Although, Lee’s Earthly body is gone his spirit will always be here with you. His heavenly father has prepared a place for him Really going to miss that awesome smile of yours Lee my brother and all the great knowledge we shared with each other. Sleep in peace Fam. Always hold a space for you ✨️
Sending Love
LaTanya Fuller
and Family
Atlanta Ga
Carol I am sending my prayers to you and your family. Knowing only God will sustain you at this time. Be encouraged.
It’s So hard to say good bye. It’s even harder when you lose one of your best friends. My sincere condolences to Tonya, Carol and the entire Family. Be encouraged and stay prayerful!
Words can never express our sympathies for Your loss, but our prayers are that God will open the windows of Heaven and fill You with His Love and Peace.
George and Jackie
Covington, GA