Richard Allen Tollison, 85, passed away in Bartlett, TN, surrounded by love on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He was born in Covington, TN on August 04, 1939, to parents Lewis and Irene Tollison. Richard graduated from Brighton High School and began working shortly after. He worked as an estimator for Stewart Brothers until he retired. He married the love of his life Cecile on October 10, 1986, they shared 38 wonderful years together until his passing. Richard was a part of the Mustang Club of Memphis, he loved everything about cars, that was one of his biggest interests outside of spending time with his family. Richard is preceded in death by his mother and father Irene and Lewis, as well as 2 sisters: Sue Clark and Shirley Pugh. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Cecile Tollison, his children: Michael Tollison (Lucy), John Johnsen (Darla), and Lindy Tate (Gerrald),  4 grandchildren: Tori Tollison, Amanda Johnsen, Christopher and Joshua Tate, and 2 great grandchildren. Richard will forever be in our hearts, and we will miss him more than words can express.