May 15, 2025, 46, Goldsboro —

Trevor Lee Tolar, 46, of the Sleepy Creek area of Dudley, passed away Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025. His death brought a release from being a prisoner in his own body as he had been in a vegetative state since a vehicular accident which occurred in 1994 when he was but 16 years of age.

Trevor attended the North Duplin Schools and would have been a member of the 1997 graduating class of North Duplin High School. Trevor was a drummer and had been in the school band. He had been a part-time employee on the farm assisting Jimmy Coley, and in several summers, he assisted his Uncle Bob in Pamlico County with farming duties as well.

Trevor had a heart for all animals, and was especially fond of cats, dogs, and his pet ferret.

Though his absence will leave a huge void in the lives of his loved ones, knowing that he has been freed from his situation brings comfort to their hurting hearts.

Trevor leaves behind his mother and step-father, Teresa Swinson Weeks and Woody Weeks, of the home at Sleepy Creek; his brother, Trampus Tolar of Dudley; sisters, Teshia Weeks Purvis and husband, Matt, of New Bern, and Ashley Weeks and wife, Jennifer Weeks, also of New Bern; step-brothers, Steve Jolly, Jr. of Wilmington, and Jason Jolly of Raleigh; a niece, Sydney Purvis of New Bern; aunts and uncles, Cindy Swinson Bailey and Alan Bailey of Pikeville, Lynette Coward and Tex Coward of Chocowinity, Doug Swinson of Mount Olive, and Sandra Tolar Pena and Robert “Bob” Pena of New Bern; and several cousins.

In death, he now joins the beings of his father, Leland Edwin Tolar; and his grandparents, Bobby S. “Ham” and Jo Ann O. Swinson, and Carl Tolar and Bessie K. Tolar Lane.

Trevor’s life will be remembered at a graveside service Friday, May 16, at 1:00 p.m. in the Faison Cemetery, Faison, N.C. Officiating will be Pastors Blane Smith and Jeffrey Dail. The family will receive friends at the cemetery after the service. They suggest that memorials be made to Wayne County Animal Shelter, 1600 Clingman St., Goldsboro, NC 27530, or to any local humane society.

While Trevor’s body may have aged to be 46 years old, his spirit and soul will be “Always 16.”

Trevor’s family wishes to express deep gratitude to his many caregivers who have provided comfort and care through the years, and especially to Tricia Keyser, Michelle Jones, Veronica Harper, and Angela Maready.  Your compassion and dedication did not go unnoticed.