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Mr. Lee Clovis "Toby" Liles
Lee C. Liles, affectionally known as, "Mr. Tobe" was born 10/27/1922 and departed this life 8/7/2024.
He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia (Jenny) Liles. He is survived by his three children, Barbara Liles Monk, Lee and Donald. He was a retired First Citizens Bank employee and long serving First Missionary Baptist Church Deacon.
Viewing:
Sunday August 11, 2024, at First Missionary Baptist Church 403 Caswell St., Smithfield, NC., 1:00 pm until 1:30.
Funeral Service:
Sunday August 11, 2024 First Missionary Baptist Church 403 Caswell St., Smithfield, NC ., 1:30 pm
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Family or Deceased Name: Mr Toby Liles
Your Name: Ruby Dublin
Email: rubydublin357@gmail.com
Message: Wow…I was wondering how he was but had no way of contacting…condolences to the family. He was a great friend to my dad (Sylvester Dublin). Take your rest Sir.
Date: 08172024
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Lee Clovis “Toby” Liles
Your Name: Mrs. Geraldine McKay Harris /Bruce E. McKay
Email: mckay1108@aol.com
Message: To cousins Barbara, Lee and Donald that we offer our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Know that his spirit now rests with the Lord. Peace be with you all in this difficult time.
Date: 910-987-9374
Family or Deceased Name: Lee C. Liles,Mr. Toby
Your Name: Sonja Pierce
Email: imbuzy4u2@gmail.com
Message: To Lee E. Liles and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May he be in peaceful sleep with Ms. Jenny.
He was such a gentleman with a sweet spirit.
Date: 8.11.24
Family or Deceased Name: Lee C. Liles
Your Name: Saronda McNeill Woods
Email: sarondawoods@yahoo.com
Message: Cousins Barbara, Rudy and Donald, your dad was a great kind hearted man. He would keep us all laughing in his on way. I'm glad we had time to spend with you all and Uncle Tobe. I'm sure he could hear us laughing and talking, that had to give him some peace. Uncle Tobe will always be in our hearts. I thank God for His long life. I'm glad my young adults grew up knowing him. He showed love to everyone. Keep those great memories of your Dad and that will help you to endure at a time such as this. Rest on Uncle you will surely be missed. Thank you for everything. We truly love you.
Date: 9108903303
Family or Deceased Name: Toby Liles
Your Name: Pamela and Helese White
Email: pjwhite3@comcast.net
Message: Cousin Rudy, Barbara Ann, and Donald,
We are deeply sorry to learn about the passing of Cousin Toby.
We have so many fond memories of the times that we spent together.
May he rest in peace.
We love y'all.
Cousin Pam and Cousin Helese White
Date: 08102024
Family or Deceased Name: Lee “Toby” Liles, Sr.
Your Name: Travis Frierson
Email: kennedy.frierson13@gmail.com
Message: To Lee, Jr., Ms. Barbara, Donald & The Liles Family,
Each of you and the rest of the family have my condolences & prayers. I’m; so, grateful for the chance to meet Toby. He’s one of a million in people who has an incredible personality & a heart of gold, as people say for years “ THEY DON’T MAKE ANYMORE!!” To those who read that statement meaning, you’ll never find someone like him. He always has that smile and give you a laugh that you won’t forget. He knew all of my family from way back. May the Peace & the Love GOD be with you and this difficult time.
May GOD BLESS each of you.
The Frierson Family
Date: 03+11+2024
Family or Deceased Name: Deacon Tobe Liles
Your Name: Manny and Iris Marbet
Email: imarbet@nc.rr.com
Message: Our family extends our sincere condolences to the Liles family. We will keep you in our prayers during this time.
"Blessed on those that mourn, for they will be comforted." God bless.
Date: 919815023
Family or Deceased Name::Liles Family
Your Name::Rev. Dr. Robert O'Neal Jr.
Email::roneal@liberty.edu
Message::We at The Tabernacle can only imagine the grief and sorrow that you bear. May you find comfort during this time as God strengthens your heart with His love and peace.
With caring thoughts and prayers from Rev. Dr. Robert O’Neal, Senior Pastor and the church family of O’Neal Revival Tabernacle, 500 Richardson Rd, Zebulon NC.
Date::919-375-4275
Family or Deceased Name::Lee Liles
Your Name::Patricia Green
Email::pd2gr@yahoo.com
Message::My condolences to Barbara, Lee and Donald.
Barbara and I were college roommates and that is what connected me to Mr. Liles.
His presence will be missed in the family, but the many memories will give them comfort and peace.
He was truly blessed for such a long life on earth.
Date::82024
Your Name::George E Currie
Email::gcu122379@aol.com
Message::Condolences are extended on behalf of the MSBC Deacon Ministry. Our prayers are with you Deacon Donlad Liles.
Date::9198721001
Family or Deceased Name::Lee Toby Liles
Your Name::Audrey & Wardell Gilbreath
Email::audrey@gilbcomm.com
Message::Cuzs Barb, Rudy, Donald and family our hearts are heavy and our love is always with you! Cuz Tob will always live in our thoughts with the fondest memories. May he rest in peace❤️🙏🏾
Date::08092024
Family or Deceased Name::Bro. Lee C Liles (Tobe)
Your Name::Debra A Johnson
Email::debranne.emba@gmail.com
Message::My dear cousins, our condolences go out to you as you grieve the passing of your dad, cousin Tobe. He was a loving, kind and caring person.
He will be sorely missed. Please know that I am here for you all if you need me.
Much love to all of you.
Respectfully, Cousin Debbie Johnson
Date::713-503-0218
Family or Deceased Name: Lee Liles
Your Name: Walter Martin
Email: waltermartin@truth-investigations.com
Message: I was so sorry to hear about Lee's death. I have known Lee for nearly 40 years and have always considered him to be a good friend. We would often eat breakfast or lunch at the Coffee Pot together. Lee was very popular because he was such a kind spirit. I count it joy for having known Lee and he will certainly be missed.
Family or Deceased Name: Mr Lee (Tobe) Lyles
Your Name: Monie Watson Pinder
Email: mwpinder@hotmail.com
Message: Lee and Barbara: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please find some comfort in knowing how blessed you are to have had your father for so many years. I'm sure all of those memories of your father will replace some of the sadness with laughter from time to time.
Date: 3017758903
Family or Deceased Name: Mr Tobe Liles
Your Name: Jeannie Barbour Watson
Message:
To the Liles Family I’ve known y’all all my life and known nothing but a sweet family loved your mom. Praying for your strength doing this time.
Love The Barbour Family (Jeannie)
email emmawatson53@att.net
Family or Deceased Name::Tobe liles
Your Name::LARRY & GENNIE WARREN
Email::warrenlarry5560@gmail.com
Message::SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!
Date::080824
Family or Deceased Name: Lee C Liles
Your Name: Deacon Carolyn E.Rogers
Email: cerogers@bellsouth.net
Message: My heartfelt condolences to the Liles family. I pray you feel peace and comfort as you mourn the lost of your love one. May you forever cherish the memories of a life well lived.
Date: 6-8-2024
Family or Deceased Name: Lee Liles
Your Name: Class of 1965 of JCTS
Email: hsdrayton123@gmail.com
Message: We know how much time you four spent together as a family and how important family is to you. You spent many happy times together. May all your wonderful memories comfort you during this heartbreaking time? Pleas know that we are just a phone call or visit away if you need us.
The Class of 1965 of JCTS
Family or Deceased Name: Lee Liles
Your Name: Bettie Agnes Sanders
Email: sughilldee5@gmail.com
Message: Dear friend I will miss you dearly, peace and love to your family. May you rest in peace.
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Lee Liles (aka: Mr Tobe)
Your Name: Priscilla Hinton-Djelloul and Family
Email: Springtime365@hotmail.com
Message: My deepest condolences to your family
Family or Deceased Name::Deacon Lee Liles (Daddy)
Your Name::Christina Lassiter
Email::christinalassiter69@gmail.com
Message::I know we didn't get to see each other much, but you were always in my heart and my thoughts. You will truly be missed.
Date::08-09-2024
Family or Deceased Name: Mr. Lee Liles
Your Name: Yolanda Windley Coleman and Mary S. Windley
Email: yolandacoleman@centurylink.net
Message: To the Family of the late Lee Liles:
My mom and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Tobe. We shared many conversations in which he always offered words of wisdom and talked about lessons in life. Mr. Tobe will be missed! I will always remember him for his extraordinary wit. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the family. May you find peace and solace holding close the memories shared with Mr. Tobe for an amazing 101 years. God's blessings upon each of you.
Date: 08-08-2024
Family or Deceased Name: Toby Liles
Your Name: Rex Liles
Email: rgliles05@gmail.com
Message: R I P CUZ
Date: 08082024
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