Joseph Michael Tobias

Edgefield, SC - Joseph Michael Tobias, 67, died peacefully after a two-year battle with lung cancer on Sunday, September 12, 2021. His wife, Emilie Tobias, son Joseph Michael Tobias Jr., sister Kathy Tobias, and brother Tim Tobias were honored to be by his side. An Army brat, Joe was born in El Paso, Texas where his father, Joseph Tobias of Augusta, Maine and his mother, Nellie Taylor Tobias of Sylvania, Georgia were stationed. His life-long loves included family first, then reading, music, travel, and politics. He will be most remembered for his gentle, funny, and irreverent way of "telling it like it is". After an early career at Castleberry's, Joe served as a registered nurse in oncology, hospice and substance abuse nursing. He helped many people in extreme trials in their lives. With his own personal battles, he found redemption through Christ. Surrender, acceptance, humor and peace characterized his brave time with a terminal illness. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 18, at 2 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church, 1725 Sibley Rd, Augusta, GA 30909. We ask that all attending the service wear a face mask in support of the wishes of the family to protect at-risk attendees. No one will be admitted without a mask. Masks will be provided if needed. If you are unable to wear a mask or unable to attend the memorial service, we invite you to join the service on Facebook. Live streaming will be available through Grace Fellowship of Augusta's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/GraceFellowshipofAugusta/ The service will be available to view later at this site as well. Due to the rise in COVID cases, there will not be a social gathering following the memorial service. The family will be available after the service. The family invites you to share your love and thoughts with a note, text or call. Cards may be sent to The Ballroom Dance Center, 525 Grand Slam Dr., Evans, GA 30809. In Joe's memory, you may make donations to the Training for Reigning Institute of Disciple Making with checks made payable to TRIDM, 174 Mill Run, North Augusta, SC 29860. For more information on this organization, visit TRIDM. Org or call Pastor Wade Trimmer at 803-613-0621. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906.

Joseph Michael Tobias

September 15, 2021