Charles Tooley, 60, of Columbia, formerly of Tompkinsville died Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 12:15 A.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia
He was born July 25, 1964, in Monroe County, to the late Alex Ervin and Eva Nell Graves Tooley. Charles professed his faith in Christ and was baptized at the Church of Christ. He was a Horse Trainer and was inducted to Walking Horse Hall of Fame in 2022.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Rowe Tooley of Columbia; one son Alex Tooley (Lacy), of Columbia; one daughter, Alexis Grant (Derek) of Columbia; two brothers; Jamie Tooley (Naomi) of Tompkinsville and Alex Bernard Tooley of Lexington; a special niece/sister, Leticia Emberton of Glasgow; a special nephew/son; James Ervin Brewer of Tompkinsville; five grandchildren, Nellianna Grant, Vincent Grant, Novalee Grant, Brinlee Tooley, and Kelti Tooley; several nieces, nephews, and other relative and friends
Funeral service was Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Fontice Pipkin officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery.
Casket Bearers were Alex Tooley, Kyreece Miller, Dustin Powell, James Ervin Brewer, Coy Turner, Ryan Oliver and Anthony Oliver.
Honorary were Travis Coomer, Brent Grider, Lanky Graves, Daniel Grant, Tracy Oliver and Eric Grant.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
