Home from the Sea: Remembering Farmer and Veteran Tom Tolliver

The Final Harvest: A Peaceful End at Home

The Cynthiana, Kentucky, community is mourning the quiet but profound loss of Arthur Thomas “Tom” Tolliver, who passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2025, at the age of 64. Tom was a man whose identity was deeply rooted in service and the land. As a proud U.S. Navy veteran, he had served his country with honor; as a lifelong farmer, he had dedicated his working life to tending the rich Kentucky soil. His passing was a peaceful end to a life defined by hard work, devotion, and a deep love for the simple, true pleasures of the outdoors. Though he left peacefully, the void he leaves in the hearts of his fiancée, children, and grandchildren is immense.

A Life of Devotion: Family, Fish, and Fiancee

Tom Tolliver’s passions were humble but deeply felt. He found joy in the simple rhythm of nature, spending countless hours camping and fishing, embracing the peace of Kentucky’s waterways. Above all, Tom was dedicated to his family. He leaves behind his beloved fiancée, Ruby Richmond, and a legacy of love shared with his three children and seven cherished grandchildren. These seven grandchildren were undoubtedly the greatest reward of his life, and his memory will live on in the stories they share, the lessons he taught, and the love of the outdoors he instilled. His devotion to family provides a precious roadmap of commitment and care for all who knew him.

Honoring a Hero: Military Honors and Lasting Love

The community will gather to honor Tom Tolliver’s life and legacy at the Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home on November 20, 2025, where friends and family will have the chance to say their final goodbyes. The ceremony will include a burial with full military honors, a fitting tribute to a man who served his country with pride. This final act recognizes not only his service in the Navy but his lifelong commitment to the values of duty, honor, and community. The most heartfelt tribute to Tom Tolliver is to remember his quiet strength, his devotion to the land, and the deep love he held for his family, ensuring that his life story, marked by service and simplicity, continues to inspire.