About Joe P. Tolson
Lived 1941 – 2019 (aged 77). Joe P. Tolson was an American politician.
Joe Pat Tolson (April 15, 1941 – February 3, 2019) was an American educator and Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's twenty-third House district, including constituents in Edgecombe and Wilson counties. A retired educator from Pinetops, North Carolina, Tolson retired after the 2013-2014 session, serving his ninth term in the state House. He was replaced by Shelly Willingham. Tolson died in 2019 from respiratory failure at a hospital in Tarboro, North Carolina.
Tolson received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Barton College and University of Virginia. He served as assistant vice-president for Edgecombe Community College.
Electoral history 2012
2010
2008
2006
2004
2002
2000
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Joe P. Tolson's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Joe P. Tolson's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Joe P. Tolson?
American politician
When was Joe P. Tolson born?
Joe P. Tolson was born on 15 April 1941 in Pinetops.
When did Joe P. Tolson die?
Joe P. Tolson died on 3 February 2019 in Tarboro.
What was Joe P. Tolson's occupation?
Joe P. Tolson was a politician.
What nationality was Joe P. Tolson?
Joe P. Tolson was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joe P. Tolson. https://biography.guide/joe-p-tolson/
MLA: "Joe P. Tolson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joe-p-tolson/.
Chicago: "Joe P. Tolson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joe-p-tolson/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:23 UTC