Harrington Funeral Home, Inc. | Valdosta, GA

Obituary For Deacon Matthew "Boot" Tooley (83)

Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, let me stand. I'm tired, I'm weak, I'm lone. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light. Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home.

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Deacon Matthew Tooley (83) was born on February 11, 1936 in Hahira, Ga. to the late Matthew Brown and Minnie T. Jones. He attended the public schools of Valdosta, Ga.

He was a faithful member and Deacon of Morning Star Baptist Church of Valdosta, Ga.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Matthew Brown and Minnie T. Jones, Brothers William Tooley and Henry Slater Tooley, First wife Gussie Tooley, Grandson Santonio Bivins, God parents Deacon Author and Leola Williams.

He was retired from Langdale Forest and Winn-Dixie Stores.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife of 30 years Fairie L. Tooley. His children Geanette (Timothy) Hill, Sharon (Tommy) Hayes of Valdosta, GA., Minnie CoCo Tooley of Charlotte, North Carolina, Wilma Moore of Cummings, Ga., Rittie Lear Brantley of New Haven, Connecticut, Raleanra Quiller of Augusta, Ga., Isabella Timpson of L.A., California, Frank (Deborah) Stokes of Macon, Ga., John Timpson of Texas., Zechariah Timpson, Melissa Bradley, Selenthia (Gregory) Griffin all of Valdosta, Ga. God children Nina (Larry) Jones and Stephanie Austin. God brothers and sisters Curtis Williams, Jeanie (Leon) Mitchell, Mary (James) Moye, Christine Williams, Diane (Troy) Riley, Eva Williams all of Valdosta, Ga. Johnny (Dorthy) Williams of Atlanta, Ga. Brother in laws Sam (Carol) Stokes of Arizona and Leo S. Brown of Jamaica, Frank (Shirley) Moore, Gary (Phyllis) Moore, Jeffery Moore all of Valdosta, Ga., Robert (Charlene) Moore of Richmond Hill, Ga. Sister in Laws Carol (Calvin) Stevenson, Rozetta Foster, Betty Moore, Pamela Moore, Helen Moore all of Valdosta, Ga., Diane (Freddie) Butler of Elgin, South Carolina, Pamela L. Moore of Orlando Fla.

He also leaves to cherish his memories a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. A special cousin/brother Freddie (Hilda) Tooley.

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On January 04, 2020, Mr. Matthew "Boot" Tooley gained his wings into heaven.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church - burial will follow in Pallbearers Cemetery.

Final arrangements and services are rendered for The Tooley Family by the professional loving staff of Harrington Funeral Home, Inc.

Guest Book

You will be missed. I will miss you calling me by my first and last name Jackie Lyons and always asking how's Nan?. I have met many people since I moved here, but you will never be forgotten. R.I.P Deacon Tooley

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Your smile and kindness will always be remembered. A girl your sister-in-law brought from Orlando always made to feel loved. Rest brother-in- law. No more running for your life. Rest you earned your crown now walk those streets of Gold. Love yah Johnnie Johnson.

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I always love when you lift those beautiful hymns.You said you going to praise the Lord if you have to praise him by yourself.You will be missed Deacon Tooley.Bro. Jimmy and Sis. Shirlean Henderson

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Minnie I'm praying for peace and strength for you and your family ❤️

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It was a blessing to have Deacon Tooley serve as my deacon while I attended Morning Star B.C. I always looked forward to him leading devotion service. The Tooley fammily are in my prayers.. Sis. Talena Hicks

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I will love you forever. My favorite memory is when I come home to visit you at church and you lead devotional service.

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I will miss the knowledge and singing of your favorite hymn.Through your words,you always left a message in the song.Thank you for helping me through the hymn. I will always reach out to you when I walk by the Pew . Miss ad love you Deacon Tooley. Sister Cynthia Turner

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I'm going to miss you daddy. You will forever be in my heart.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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