Sunrise: April 12, 1950 – Sunset: September 2, 2024
The Tolbert, Tay, Watts, Tisdale and Smith families announce with profound sadness yet thanksgiving to God the passing of Honorable Richard Vacanerat Tolbert, Sr. in his 75th year. This sudden and unexpected event occurred during the early hours of September 2nd at his home in Monrovia, Liberia.
Richard leaves to cherish his wonderful memories: his wife of 42 years Mrs. Celestine Watts Tolbert and their children Renee C. Williams (Richard), Rita Tolbert, John H. Tolbert, Richard V. Tolbert, Jr. (Melissa) and Frank E. Tolbert III.
Richard will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren: Josiah Williams, Elijah Williams, & Dominique Tolbert; his step-mother Idell Warner Tolbert; his siblings: Oscar Olu Williams, Antoinette Richardson (Edward), Stephen Anthony Tolbert (Nadia), Florence Wah (James), Doris F. Tolbert, Grace Tolbert, Rina Tolbert, and Fred Raynes. He was predeceased by his parents Senator Frank E. Tolbert, Sr. and Clara Tay Tolbert; and siblings: Francis N. Tolbert, Roland N. Tolbert, Frank E. Tolbert, Jr., and C. Monroe Papay-Wae Tolbert, Sr.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the Mercy of God, Rest in Peace.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to help with funeral expenses and travel by family members to Liberia for the wake and services. Contribute here.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Removal from Funeral Home:
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM Stryker Funeral Parlor (Tubman Blvd., Monrovia, Liberia)
Wake Keeping:
Friday, October 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM Restoration Baptist Church (Allison Street, Oldest Congo Town Monrovia, Liberia)
Funeral Service:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM Zion Praise Baptist Church (Bentol, Liberia)
Interment:
Tolbert Burial Plot (Bentol, Liberia)
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Contacts:
Stephen Anthony Tolbert (973-460-0473)
Renee Williams (917-569-5138)
Edward B. Tolbert (+231-77-016-8887)
Dr. Rachel Tolbert (+44-7802-449639)
Elfrieda Stewart Tamba (+231-88-651-0319)
Olu Tolbert (+231-77-035-8170)
