Bura Purvis “Buck” Tolleson
Passed: August 06, 2019
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Bura Purvis “Buck” Tolleson
Passed: August 06, 2019
Obituary
Bura Purvis “Buck” Tolleson, 89, of Avondale, Arizona died August 6, 2019, at the Hospice of the Valley Thunderbird Unit in Glendale. He was born September 11, 1929, in Barnes, Mississippi to Enoch and Mary Jane Tolleson. He was the youngest of six siblings. He was a compassionate Southern gentleman. On September 22, 1951, he married Helen Ferguson while on leave from the US Navy. They had three children.
While in the Navy, he served on the USS Bataan. He was awarded the Korean, UN and National Defense Service Medals and a Good Conduct Medal. After discharge, he worked for 25 years as a firefighter on the tarmac at the Litchfield Park Naval Air Facility and Luke Air Force Base. He worked at Cannon Funeral Home in Goodyear until it became Thompson Funeral Chapel.
In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, fishing, coaching baseball, RV traveling, and playing the mandolin and violin. He was an avid reader and fan of bluegrass and country music. He attended the Avondale Baptist Church for 65 years and became known for his coconut cake.
He is survived by his son Carl Tolleson (Annlouise) of Phoenix, daughter Cynthia Harvey and grandson Stephen Harvey of Goodyear and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, infant son Anthony, grandson Robert Harvey, cousin Aaron “Mud” Tolleson, five siblings and his parents.
Services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Avondale Baptist Church, 1001 N Central Ave, Avondale, AZ 85323. Visit with the family at 9 am before the funeral service at 10 am and reception at 1:00 pm. Graveside service with the Navy Honor Guard will immediately follow the funeral at West Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. Senior Pastor Jack Marslender will officiate.
11 responses to Bura Purvis “Buck” Tolleson
Julie E. Zimmerman says:
August 16, 2019
Carl amd Family,
Sorry to hear about your Father, our condolences an Blessings.
Julie (Gutshall) Zimmerman
Randy and Denise says:
August 17, 2019
Praying for you ! In our thoughts! We love you so much! Peace in JESUS SWEET name in days ahead also.
Pat says:
August 23, 2019
Cindy and family, so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how close you were to him. Praying for you during this sad time. Pat Combs
Pat says:
August 23, 2019
Cindy, so sorry to hear about your dad. I know how close you were to him. Praying for you during this sad time. Pat Combs
Anita Whittle says:
October 3, 2019
My neighbor and my friend. I had so much love and respect for Buck and I miss him every day. He is in Heaven with our Father and Helen so I know in my heart that he is at peace. My condolences to Cindy and family.