Ernie Mavin Tolbert age 91 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Tolbert was born in Carroll County, Virginia on May 2, 1929 to James Mack and Dellar Sexton Tolbert. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his siblings Edith Goad; Arvin Tolbert; Hobert Tolbert and Clyde Tolbert.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years Peggy Jackson Tolbert;   sons and daughter-in-law J.B. and Rhonda Tolbert; Douglas Tolbert; daughters Jane Smith and Lisa Tolbert all of Galax, Virginia; four grandchildren and spouses Mack and Brandi Tolbert; Juliana and Shane Nichols; Elizabeth Smith and Collin Williams; Tristan Smith and Caitlin Horton; two great-grandchildren Joshua Tolbert and Riley Nichols; and one sister Zelma Goad of Hillsville.

A private graveside service was held for the family in the Monta Vista Cemetery.