James Edward Tolliver

April 3, 1944 - December 4, 2018

James Edward Tolliver age 74, passed away on December 4, 2018 in Concord, NC at home. James was born on April 3, 1944 in Welch West Virginia. His parents were the late Lee Tolliver and Annies Perry Tolliver. James grew up in Coalwood West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers and 5 sisters. James was a veteran he served in the Vietnam War. He graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor degree in Special Education. Later he earned a Masters in Special Education. He worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools from which he retired but work as a substitute teacher in recent years. James was an industrious man who often worked two jobs to support his family. He loved spending time and playing with his grandchildren. Family was important to him and he cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews. He recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Annette Kendrix Tolliver. Two children, Michelle Tolliver Smith (Benjamin) of High Point North Carolina and Mark Tolliver of Cape Coral Florida (Tabitha) Grandchildren: Shereta Smith, Regina Smith, Avonna Smith, Francois Tolliver, Romao Tolliver, Daniel Smith (Nina), Alecia Smith, Destiny Edmonds, Alaina Smith. Great grandchildren: Breanna Smith, Jya Smith Sheena Smith, Eli James Smith and Jerico Smith. Brother: Charles White of Columbus Ohio and a host of nieces and nephews.