Kenneth “Lee” Toler

Kenneth "Lee" Toler, age 67, of Joplin, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 8, 2016, following an extended illness.

Lee was born September 4, 1949, in Greenfield, Missouri, to the late Keith Toler and Louise Erisman Toler.
He graduated from Greenfield High School and then attended trade school to become a Machinist.
Lee was a very loving and devoted husband, father and papa. Lee worked for King Press, Atlas Powder Plant, and then retired from TAMKO. He was active in his church of over 40 years, Wildwood Baptist Church, where he served as deacon and loved to eat breakfast with the men of the church. Lee loved carpentry but most of all, he loved spending quality time with his grandchildren and enjoyed watching their sporting events.

On June 13, 1970, Lee married Linda Taylor in Lockwood, Missouri. Lee faithfully and tirelessly took great care of Linda up to her passing in September of 2009. Additionally, a brother, Tom Toler and a brother-in-law, Russ Taylor, preceded Lee in death.

Survivors include daughters, Alison Russell and husband, Dan, of Joplin and Kristen Boucher and husband, Brian, of Joplin; grandchildren: Randi Watson and husband, Blake; Tyler Russell; Zoey Russell; and Corbin Boucher; sister, Charlene Toler of Greenfield; brother, David Toler and wife, Shana, of Greenfield; sister in-law, Bonnie Taylor of Greenfield; plus numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services are planned for Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Wildwood Baptist Church, Joplin, with burial to follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Wildwood Baptist Church in care of the mortuary.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin, Missouri.