Charles Tooley, 60, of Columbia, Kentucky, formerly of Tompkinsville, Kentucky, 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, Kelti Tooley

Several nieces, nephews, other relative and friends

Funeral service – Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Fontice Pipkin officiating

Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation after 1:00 P.M. Saturday and after 7:00 A.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers – Alex Tooley, Kyreece Miller, Dustin Powell, James Ervin Brewer, Coy Turner, Ryan Oliver, Anthony Oliver

Honorary – Travis Coomer, Brent Grider, Lanky Graves, Daniel Grant, Tracy Oliver, Eric Grant

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements