Henry Ritchey Toles

Henry Ritchey Toles, 89, of Hamden, CT peacefully entered eternal rest on August, 3, 2021. He was the widower of Annie L. (Woodard) Toles. Henry was born in Colquitt County, GA, on June 19, 1932, to the late John Henry Toles and Cliffert Marie (King) Toles.

Prior to retirement, he was employed at the Winchester Repeating Arms Company as a Machine Operator. He was also a WWII Army Veteran honored with the following Medals/Citations for his Military Service: United National Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal. Henry was very proud to have served his country.

Henry was a kind, quiet, reserved man with a spiritual soul. At a young age, Henry accepted Christ as his Lord and savior; and it was his faith that gave him comfort and peace. His pastime included, watching old tv shows, especially Westerns, and playing bingo. Henry enjoyed the challenge of solving the toughest mathematical problems and did so with ease. He strongly believed that the man of the house is to be the provider and worked two jobs to ensure the families security. Henry’s past accomplishments include a Real Estate Agent; and an entrepreneur of J&H Carpentry and Upholstery (with late brother Joseph). Of all that Henry has accomplished in life, his most important role was “Dad” and his children will always love and cherish the pivotal role that he played in their lives.

He leaves to cherish his memories children, Ann, Tanya, Peggy, Randy and Henry E. Toles; sister, Mary F. Collins (Clarence) of CT; grandchildren, Jasmine, Aria, Tasia, DeNadia, Tenisha, David, Jason and Chaz; six great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by wife, Annie L. (Woodard) Toles; sons, David E. and Michael D. Toles; brothers, Joseph Harrison, Kenneth and Charles Moses Toles.

A Visitation will be held on Monday August 9, 2021 at Colonial, 86 Circular Avenue, Hamden from 11am-1pm. Followed by a Graveside Services at Beaverdale Memorial Park with Full Military Honors. Condolences may be expressed at www.colonialfunerals.com.