Reuben Jackson (Jack) Tolbert passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in the memory care unit of Spring Creek Village in Spring, TX. where he was a long time resident. He is survived by wife of 25 years, Pauline (Polly) Tolbert; a son, Larry Tolbert and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Tolbert of Whitney, TX.; step son, Andy Ferguson and wife, Terri Ferguson of Spring, TX. granddaughter, Melissa Horton of Cypress, TX.; granddaughter, Samantha Newsom of Cypress, TX.; granddaughter, Cory Haik of Brooklyn, NY.; grandson, Ryan Tolbert of Nashville, TN.; grandson, Jacob Tolbert of Dallas, TX.
Jack was preceded in death by his late wife, Gladys Corrine Duke Tolbert, a son, Thomas Robert Tolbert and stepson, Jack E. Ferguson.
Jack was a long employee of Texas International Airlines, now part of United Airlines.
He loved Western Swing Music, which he played with many Western Swing bands, and excellent musicians over approximately 75 years.
He was loved by his family and many friends and will be missed by all.
A Christian gentleman, he will be with the Lord Jesus for eternity.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, March 16, 2018 from 8:30am until the celebration of Jack's life at 10:00 am in the Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Jack will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Garden of Memories.
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