James Scott Toliver, affectionately known by all as "Boodie", transitioned peacefully with his loving family by his side of February 22, 2025, at the age of 91.

James "Boodie" was born the only child to the late Carrie Jane Toliver on June 13, 1933, in Caroline County, VA. With the help of her sister and brother-in-law Mr.& Mrs. Ervin and Esther Boone, she raised James "Boodie" to be a God-fearing man.

James received his early education at McDuff School. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ and joined Ebenezer Baptist Church, Chilesburg, VA. where his great grandfather Jack Taliaferro, was one of the first appointed deacons of the church. He later went on to worship at New Beginnings Fellowship.

James met Shirley Laverne Nelson, and they were married in 1965. They were married for 59 years and were blessed with four daughters, Agatha "Dee", Juanita, Jeanette and April.

Under the guidance of Mr. Eddie Nelson Sr., James "Boodie" worked for the U.S. Government at Marine Corps Base, Quantico, where he retired after 30 years. Due to his hardworking nature, he returned to work after three years of retirement and he would work at Petro for 23 years and worked many years at the Virginia Bazaar before he officially retired. During his working years, he established relationships with people from all over the world that he treasured throughout his life.

James had a variety of hobbies such as racing, gardening, going on bus trips, horseshoes, fishing and hunting. He was an avid sports fan dedicated to the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. In his later years, James "Boodie" could be found playing his keyboard, guitar or watching one of his favorite reality shows over a bowl of chocolate ice cream with a side of cookies. He loved the lord and didn't let anything get in the way of receiving the word, he would often watch sermons on tv and read his bible daily.

A soft-spoken, loving, humble person, known to offer a helping hand to anyone. Although he only had four children and five grandchildren, he was Pops, PaPa and Uncle Boodie to many throughout the community. His legacy of kindness, goodwill, hard work and upholding core family values will be remembered by all who knew him.

James "Boodie" was proceeded in death by his mother, Carrie Jane Toliver, uncle and aunt Ervin and Esther Boone, granddaughter Ashley Toliver. Left to celebrate his legacy: his wife Shirley Laverne Toliver, four daughters, Agatha "Dee" Johnson, Juanita Pleasants, a very devoted son-in-law Willis Pleasants, Jeanette Toliver, April Toliver, three grandchildren, LaTasha Nelson, Brandon Nelson, Victoria Gwathmey, one great granddaughter, Armani Toliver (Boo, as he called her), two sisters-in-laws: Janice Nelson-Fells and Dorothy Nelson.

Devoted family and friends Thomas Claiborne Jr., Annie Wright, Cariol Toliver, Wendell Toliver, Cathy "Pooh" Henderson, Gary Boone, Louise Young, Earl Bernard Robinson and Rev. Eddie Nelson Sr. A host of other relatives, families and friends.