William Randolph Toler

1969 - 2014

William Randolph Toler obituary, 1969-2014, Doswell, VA

BORN

1969

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Nelsen Funeral Home - Ashland

412 S. Washington Hwy.

Ashland, Virginia

William Toler Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 22, 2014.

Toler, William Randolph, 45, of Chester, formerly of Ashland, passed away on July 20, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Murray Toler and his sister, Kathy. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Toler; sister, Linda of Oregon; brothers, Murray V. (Sandra) and Robert (Cindy); his sister, Janet of Florida; nephews, John and Paul; niece, Sarah; his Harley Davidson family in Chester; and many friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2014 at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA where services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church cemetery in Beaverdam, VA. Casual dress. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsencares.com.

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September 9, 2014

James Stewart

King, you taught me so much and I will never forget you. It's hard for me to ride my motorcycles or dragrace without thinking of you. I love you!!!!

August 15, 2014

Dave McWhirt

I just found out about Will's passing today. I was at Steel Horse Harley-Davidson for some service work and saw Will's picture on the counter. I am saddened to learn that he is no longer with us. It is also evident that the staff at the dealership is still grieving over the loss of their friend and coworker.

I would usually see Will whenever I visited the dealership and he always struck me as a kind and gentle soul that was interested in helping people. I am a recipient of his assistance as well. Sometimes he would be a sounding board for an idea that I was considering and would often prompt options I had yet to realize; other times he understood the exact part that I needed to complete a task. I saw him interact with many customers and he always was personable and genuinely interested with each person he came in contact with.

I will miss his presence whenever I visit Steel Horse Harley-Davidson. My condolences to his family during this difficult time.

July 28, 2014

Mike Shay

I am proud to have known this wonderful man. He will surely be missed.

July 28, 2014

Tom Barnes

Will surely was and always will be a great guy to talk with. Truly a friend that is missed. Looking forward to seeing you again.

July 28, 2014

Suzzanne Peet

Loving prayers to you, Aunt Virginia, and all of the family. Will was a free spirit with a beautiful heart who touched us all. We will always remember him with "Cadbury" the bunny at grandma's and playing games in the backyard at our house. Our thoughts are with you all.

July 28, 2014

Untamed MC

Our deepest and most sincere condolences go out to the Toler family. William will be missed by all who knew him. He truly was, "one of the good guys".

July 27, 2014

Scott Davis

Our thoughts and prayers are with Will's family and friends! (Thanks for the shocks Will!) I will miss you!

Scott & Trina Davis

July 26, 2014

Eric McClellan

I have been lucky enough to have know Willy for a very long time. His smile could light up a dark room just by waling into it.
He was always willing to help others with out being asked to. He was always thinking of others before himself. I will certainly miss our friendship and riding together. Willy is a free spirit and will continue to be with us in our hearts and minds forever.
Rest in peace my friend..

July 26, 2014

William,you were a great friend and someone I could always count on for anything,thank's for the great time's Rob Moncrief (Steel Horse)

July 26, 2014

Vickie Sanchez

My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the Toler family. Fly like an Billy... (skinflint :)

July 25, 2014

phil isley

the isley family lost a good friend ,god speed bro

July 25, 2014

Britt & Leigh Stoudenmire

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Will's family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss.

July 25, 2014

Linda Snavely

My thoughts and prayers for the family .

July 25, 2014

Sorry for your lost, yall will be in my prayers,, randy wheeler

July 24, 2014

Scott Birdsong

William, you where one of the good guys...always greeting with a smile and great attitude. We will miss you dearly.

July 24, 2014

Willie Bowles

A great Guy, easy to talk to and will be missed greatly. Harley Davidson has lost another Great Mechanic.May GOD BLESS the FAMILY at this difficult time.
Willie and Bonnie Bowles ( Chesterfield Virginia.)

July 24, 2014

Peter

I will forever miss you Will, you were a true and caring friend. My deepest condolences to William's family.

July 24, 2014

billy shahinian

so sorry for your loss

July 24, 2014

Michelle Conover

Will truly had a beautiful heart. He always had a smile for me and always stopped to talk to me no matter how busy he was. The story goes that when my motorcycle went down the call came into the shop and he was gone before anyone could even open their mouths to ask him to go. I watched him put my bike on the trailer from the back window of the ambulance, that's how fast he got there. It meant so much to me for him to care so much. I will always love you Will, and I will never forget your friendship to me. Michelle (Arduini) Conover from Steele Horse Harley Davidson

July 24, 2014

Gene Toler

May the Lord bless you all at this time of your loss.
Yours in Christ
Gene Toler
Rockville, VA

July 24, 2014

To Virginia Toler, may God richly bless you at this time of bereavement.
Your friend always,
Portia K.Stills

July 24, 2014

Bob Lawson

Good guy that always made time for converstaion. My condolences to his family. He will be missed

July 24, 2014

Tom and Suzi Napier

To William's Family: My wife and I have had the privilege of knowing William for the past 10 years since I've been a customer of the Harley store for quite some time. My first experience with William was when he helped me get my bike fixed after some nagging problems. He was patient, concerned and thorough in taking care of my problems and both my wife and I quickly realized what a good & decent man we had met! I've always felt good about taking my bike in for service knowing that William would somehow be involved. Recently he helped me with another issue and because he remembers so many customers and specifics about them, he knew my bike was still in warranty (even though I had forgotten) and saved me a lot of money by getting the work done under warranty. Lastly, William helped me on Saturday afternoon as I brought my bike in for another service. I was so pleased that he was there to help me. My wife and I left knowing that everything would be well taken care of because William had once again been there to help with our problems. The next day we were both devastated to learn of his passing and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you. Tom & Suzi

July 24, 2014

condolences to the family

larry wollersheim

July 23, 2014

Alison Norton

I know it has only been a short few months of knowing you, but being your co-worker I feel like ive been added to a family with you. I will miss your smile and advice when it comes to cleaning a bike up nice, and the little treats you left on my counter. You are a wonderful person. This world has gone a little dimmer, but I will raise as much light to you as I can.
Tailz

July 23, 2014

Screwdriver

A good guy Always had a smile for you. You will be missed!

July 23, 2014

Ken Simms

Condolences to the family. You will be deeply missed Will.

July 23, 2014

Beth Seay

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Willie was so fun to be around, and was always there to help his friends and his friends friends. It was a honor to know him. May he rest in peace.

July 23, 2014

Kaleigh Miller

Thanks for being an awesome coworker and friend. Miss you.

July 23, 2014

kenny miller

Thanks for being a friend. We will all miss you.

July 23, 2014

Steel Horse Harley-Davidson

Your friends at Steel Horse Harley-Davidson will miss you dearly, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Posted by Steel Horse Harley-Davidson

July 23, 2014

Paula and Debbie

I'll never forget our days at "Cycleland". You made work fun, Willie. We love and miss you.

July 23, 2014

DEEPLIST SYMPATHY FROM HIGH POINT MANINA PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE FAMILY

July 22, 2014

Rick Fawley

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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