Tim Roland Tooley

Tim Roland Tooley, 78, of Owensville, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville. He was born January 22, 1948 in Francisco to the late George Tooley and Marjorie (Frederick) Tooley and lived in the Gibson County area his whole life. He proudly served in the National Guard and retired from farming, then went on to own and operate Tooley Trucking Company. He later continued truck driving for Tichenor Farms and Lowry Trucking Company of Owensville. Tim was a member of Francisco General Baptist Church and recently attended Wheeling United Methodist Church. Tim was an avid sports fan, growing up playing all sports, and later in life, enjoying time at his children and grandchildren’s ballgames. Tim had a great love for nature and animals. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, cooking, collecting recipes, and taking care of his pets. He especially loved spending time with all of his family.

Tim is survived by his children, Shantel Wilkerson, Brandyn Negri (Mario), and Cortni Russell; grandchildren, Chelsea Benson (Cameron), Braelyn Cargal (Sam Porter), Colton Smith (Skylar Gasaway), Mallory Smith, Logan Dill (Megan), and Matthew Dill; great-grandchildren, Carli Benson, Chase Benson, and Lucas Dill; siblings, Tex Tooley, Denny Tooley (Tammy), Marilyn Tichenor, Wanda Silkey, Sue Trueblood, JoAnn Standiford (Quil), Joyce McCarty, and Loretta Litherland; a special nephew, Darrin Tichenor; and many other nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Tim is preceded in death by his nephew, Todd Tooley and brothers-in-law, Jim Tichenor, Craig Trueblood, Herschel Silkey, and Robert McCarty.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon Monday, March 30, 2026 at Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Matt Malin officiating. Interment will follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton with full military honors given by the Retired Military Veterans. Visiting hours will be held from 10 until service time Monday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be given to the Tim Tooley Legacy Fund by visiting https://givebutter.com/3lrX6l. Or by mail to Princeton Area DFS, c/o Mrs. Susie Mason, 1645 E. State Road 64, Princeton, IN 46760. Online condolences can be given at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you can share a memory of Tim with his family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tooley family.

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