Jim was born August 16, 1929 in Laurel, Nebraska to Earl and Mary Tolles where he grew up with his brother Louis and his sister Mary Fae. He graduated from Laurel High School and then went to Hardin-Simmons University, where he met the love of his life Peggy. They were married in 1951 and had two sons, Jim and Bill. Through working for Exxon, Jim and Peggy lived in multiple towns in west Texas before moving to Norway for 4 years. After retirement they moved to Marble Falls in 1987 where they have resided for the past 36 years. Jim and Peggy have been active members of First Baptist of Marble Falls where Jim served as Deacon and Trustee along with many other volunteer activities. Jim and Peggy were among the first members of the H.O.P.E. Sunday School Class.
Jim and Peggy’s happy place was Creede, CO where they spent many years fishing on the Rio Grande River and at Love Lake. He will be remembered as a Jesus follower, generous, gentle, caring, loving man who will be missed by all. He embodied the grace of Jesus.
He is survived by his wife Peggy, sons Jim (Susan) and Bill (Melinda). He was a loving Dedaddy to 4 grandkids (Lauren, Joanna, Jess and Ashley) and 7 great grandkids (Sage, Savannah, Vince, Lincoln, Jet, Luke and Cooper).
A Celebration of Life for Jim will be held at First Baptist Church of Marble Falls on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association.
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