The Columbus Dispatch

Tolley, Jeffrey Irvin

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Jeffrey Irvin Tolley, loving husband and father passed away on August 26, 2021 at age 70. He was born on October 2, 1950 in West Chester, PA. He was a longtime resident of Spartanbur­g, SC. Jeff graduated with the class of 1968 from Dublin High School in Ohio. He attended Ohio Wesleyan University. He worked for State Industrial

Products for 35 years. He became the Department of Defense Business Developmen­t Manager by creating and implementi­ng a government division that helps American soldiers with chemical needs and tools. It was his greatest honor to meet the needs of our military. As a young man he played football with distinctio­n and was an avid Ohio State football fan. He loved cooking, gardening, reading and entertaini­ng family and friends. Jeff Tolley was kind to everyone and never met a stranger. On a typical day, you could find him walking his dogs, chatting with neighbors, and gardening. He enjoyed hosting holiday dinners and playing card games with his family. He was the life of the party wherever he went. In addition to his wife, Cynthia

Tolley, Jeff is survived by 4 children and 3 step children, Nick Tolley (Cristina), Garth Tolley (Kristin) and twins, Ross and Donna Tolley, Jamie Cummins (Haley), Nick Cummins (Delainey) and Megan Champion (Jesse). He had 10 grandchild­ren. He is also survived by 7 siblings, Bruce E. Tolley, Steve Tolley, John W. Tolley IV, Beth A. Milliken, Jan E. Tolley, David L. Tolley, and Richard E. Tolley; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predecease­d by his mother Elizabeth A. Zweizig and father John W. Tolley III. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolence­s may be expressed to the family at www.jmdunbar.com. Dunbar Funeral Home & Crematory

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