Elder Max Julious Tolbert, 82, a resident of McKenzie, AL, passed away on Monday January 20,
2025. Max was born on March 8th, 1942. He spent many years working for the City of Georgiana
before retiring. Max was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather to his family.
He was an Ordained Primitive Baptist Elder since 2000 and a member of Macedonia Primitive
Baptist Church in McKenzie, AL. Max enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama Crimson Tide
Football. He had such a great sense of humor and loved to make everyone laugh…he will be
greatly missed.
Max was preceded in death by his Parents: William Arzo & Katie B. Tolbert of Georgiana, AL.
Seven brothers: James, Grady, Greely, Leroy, Andrew, Marvin, & JD Tolbert. One sister: Betty
Ruth Tolbert Norsworthy.
He is survived by his loving Wife of 54 years, Alene Tolbert, McKenzie, AL. Daughters: Tracey
Swinson (Rick) Irvington, AL; Stephanie Gladden (Charles) Mt. Sterling, KY; Sons: Steve Tolbert
and Matthew Tolbert, McKenzie, AL. Grandchildren: Katie Stork (Christopher) Mobile, AL;
Gabriel, Colton, Madelyn, Rosemary, & Allyson Gladden, Mt. Sterling, KY. Great Grandchild:
Adalynn Claire Stork, Mobile, AL. Brother-In-Laws: Norman Brooks (Diane) Red Level, AL and
Jerry Dillard Brooks, McKenzie, AL; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Home in
Georgiana, AL with Elder Arnold Hendrix officiating. Family Visitation will be at 11:00 A.M. and
public viewing will be at 12:00 Noon. Graveside Service will follow at South Butler Cemetery in
McKenzie, AL with Johnson Funeral Home directing.