Erin Tokley Memorial & Family Support
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We are extremely saddened to learn that Erin Tokley (47) a veteran officer and baptist minister, died on Wednesday, 3/3/21, after a battle with coronavirus. This tragedy has greatly devastated his wife and beloved school teacher, Octavia Tokley, his three young children and his community.
According to a recent article by ABC6 , ""There are so many lives he touched. There are so many people he brought to Jesus," said his widow Octavia, hours after he passed away.
Erin worked in the 12th District. He was also a minister at Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia and a mentor to many.
Officer Erin Tokley went to the hospital on February 11 after contracting the virus. When Erin went to the hospital, he promised his wife he'd come back home.
"'I'm gonna stay in here a couple of days and then I'll be home for your birthday,'" recalled his wife. "I said, 'You better be.'"
But like so many other innocent souls stricken with the dreaded disease, he never made it.
"His final message to me was, 'I'm gonna keep fighting until I come home.' And I just didn't realize it was gonna be his heavenly home," said Octavia.
Wednesday would have marked Erin's 24th anniversary with the police department."
In response to numerous requests from the Greenfield community to support the Tokley family, including one of our beloved teachers, Octavia, we've created this fund.
Contributions will be given to Mrs. Tokley, for memorial expenses and family support. At this time, we are respecting the family's privacy and do not have more specific details on memorial arrangements. We will update here should more information become available.
According to a recent article by ABC6 , ""There are so many lives he touched. There are so many people he brought to Jesus," said his widow Octavia, hours after he passed away.
Erin worked in the 12th District. He was also a minister at Calvary Baptist Church in West Philadelphia and a mentor to many.
Officer Erin Tokley went to the hospital on February 11 after contracting the virus. When Erin went to the hospital, he promised his wife he'd come back home.
"'I'm gonna stay in here a couple of days and then I'll be home for your birthday,'" recalled his wife. "I said, 'You better be.'"
But like so many other innocent souls stricken with the dreaded disease, he never made it.
"His final message to me was, 'I'm gonna keep fighting until I come home.' And I just didn't realize it was gonna be his heavenly home," said Octavia.
Wednesday would have marked Erin's 24th anniversary with the police department."
In response to numerous requests from the Greenfield community to support the Tokley family, including one of our beloved teachers, Octavia, we've created this fund.
Contributions will be given to Mrs. Tokley, for memorial expenses and family support. At this time, we are respecting the family's privacy and do not have more specific details on memorial arrangements. We will update here should more information become available.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kathryn Wurges
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA
Octavia Tokley
Beneficiary