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Phillip McKinley Tolbert
June 23, 1962 - February 13, 2026
Phillip McKinley Tolbert, age 63, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. He was born in Fort Oglethorpe to the late Jerry Tolbert and Gennie Lewis Neal and was a lifelong resident of the Fort Oglethorpe area. Phillip was of the Baptist faith.
A skilled handyman by trade, Phillip was self-employed for more than 20 years. He took great pride in his work and was known for his dependability, craftsmanship, and willingness to help others. Above all, he was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his brothers, Tony Tolbert and Duane Tolbert.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Bailey Tolbert and Taylor Tolbert; his sister, Renee Tolbert Smith; his beloved grandchildren, Addison and Collins; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor David Dowden officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service on Tuesday.
Arrangements are by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home – Fort Oglethorpe Chapel.

Visitation

Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555

Service/Mass

Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555

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Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
Wilson Funeral Home – Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road
Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
(706) 866-5555