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David Norris Tolliver

David Norris Tolliver, 78, of Rock Cave, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family and under the care of WVU Hospice.

He was born in Webster County on March 6, 1946, a son of the late Irvon Dale Tolliver and Elma Minnie Gregory Tolliver. Along with his parents, David was preceded in death by two siblings: Daniel Dale and Kenneth Wayne.

Surviving David are his wife, Alice Anderson Tolliver; his daughter, Tricia Moran and husband, Charles, of Morgantown; three grandchildren: Shawnee Prewett and husband, Mark, of Minnesota, and Logan and Luke Moran both of Morgantown; two great grandchildren: William Prewett and Brooklyn Moran; five siblings: Linda Louise, Maxine Marie, Roger Lynn, Terry Ray, and Donna Darlene; and several nieces and nephews.

David’s life was a testament to the words of Albert Einstein, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” His selfless devotion to his family, his talent for woodworking, and his gift for humor touched the lives of many and left a lasting legacy. David was a proud graduate of Buckhannon-Upshur High School in 1964. His entrepreneurial spirit and woodworking prowess led him to establish “The Top Shop” – a countertop business he passionately ran for 20 years. His work at Moore Business Forms for 13 years and later as a custodian at the Tri County Health Clinic further demonstrated his dedication to serving his community. However, it was his role as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather that truly defined him. David had a knack for making people laugh, often lighting up every room he entered with his humor. His laughter was infectious, his heart, magnanimous, and his spirit, indomitable.

Family and friends will gather for visitation at Clutter Funeral and Cremation located at 21 Elnora Circle in Buckhannon from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025 in Clutter Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors David Jessie and Terry Tolliver officiating. Interment will follow in the Beechtown Cemetery in French Creek.

We, at Clutter Funeral and Cremation, are honored and privileged to serve the family of David Norris Tolliver. Online condolences may be expressed at www.ClutterFuneralHome.com.

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