Randall Joe “Randy” Tolbert

Randall Joe “Randy” Tolbert, 61, of Hickory passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 following a period of declining health.  Born in Burke County, NC on July 25, 1956, he was the son of the late Reginald Joe Tolbert and Genevieve Robinson Tolbert.  Randy was a graduate of Freedom High School and retired from Broughton Hospital after 28 years of employment.  Early his career he had assisted his father at Joe Kozi Kitchen and Dairy Bar.

Randy is survived by 2 sisters, Kaye Parker of Raleigh and Sandy Stiles and husband, Mike, of Morganton; several nephews; a niece; and several cousins.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Jo Tolbert.

The graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 30, 2017 at Burke Memorial Park with Mike Stiles (brother-in-law) officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service.

Memorial may be made to Sossoman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 2608, Morganton, NC 28680 to assist with funeral expenses.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family.