Richmond, Virginia
TONEY, James Stewart, 65, of Sandston, Va., entered into the presence of His Lord on September 3, 2011, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Born December 18, 1945, in Carlisle, W. Va., he was the son of the late Chester and Anna Toney. A retired minister and mechanic, he used his many talents to fix things - everything from vehicles to computers to needs of the heart. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1964-1968, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of Anchor Baptist Church. He will be greatly missed by his wife of nearly 46 years, Mary Toney; a daughter, Paula Toney of Charleston, W. Va.; three sons, Chet Toney and wife Beth, of Aylett, Ken Toney and wife, Vicky, of Mechanicsville, and Randy and wife, Marie, of Richmond; and six precious grandchildren, Seth, Sara, Emma, Owen, Colby and Grady; three sisters, Drema Merritt of Mechanicsville, Margaret Mann and husband, Bill of Brunswick, Ga. and Suzanne Roberts and husband, Kenny of Aylett. A service celebrating his life will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231 with Pastor Ken Card and Dr. Geoff Hammond officiating. Burial will follow at Washington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Anchor Baptist Church, Building Fund: 7291 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Forever Home with the Lordalways held in our hearts.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
To Mary and your family,
This is Charity McClung, daughter of Andy/Lori McClung. I just want you to know I'm thinking of you so much and have very keen and fond memories of Jim. So sorry to hear this news. Love and miss you. Thanks for all the times you were there for our family.
Love, Charity McClung
October 29, 2011
My heart is so heavy for each of you during this time and at the same time I'm remembering how my life was blessed to have known Jim and his family. I love each of you and praise God for you lives. My life and countless others will never be the same for knowing and loving Jim and his family.
Denise Jenkins Jarrelle
September 10, 2011 | Glen Allen, VA
Mary and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and friends on this journey into coping with this loss. I've met him a few times and was always such a nice man with a smile on his face. I recently went through a great loss in my life and Mary you were there along the way as I will be to you. Heaven has yet another angel watching over family and friends. Keep your head up Mary. Miss you much. P.s work is not the same without you! We all love you and are all...
Amanda Barnett
September 09, 2011 | Mechanicsville, VA
Pastor Toney touched more people than he knew ! SMILE (E M G)
erich kuhlmey
September 08, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Paula,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your mom and your family are in our prayers.
Love in Christ,
Evelyn & Roy Burroughs
Evelyn (King) Burroughs
September 07, 2011 | Midlothian, VA
Dear Mary and family I was sadden to hear of Jim's passing, but I know he is celebrating his new life in the presence of the Lord. He and I shared so much on our drive to and from seminary. I know he will be dearly missed, but I also know we'll see him again and when we do it will not be as he was, but as he is. Know my prayers stay with each of you.
Blessings
Andrew Rist
September 06, 2011 | Richmond, VA
Suzanne, Our hearts go out to you and the family. He will always be with you. Hold on to the memories.
Reta Heins
September 06, 2011 | Hanover, VA
Dear Paula,
Please know that you and your mom and the entire family are in my heart and prayers during this difficult time. May the God of all comfort enfold you in His arms and give you peace.
Susan Beeler
September 05, 2011 | Charleston, WV
Dear Mary and Family,
Wanda and I were saddened to learn of Jim's passing. Even though we have not seen you folks for a while, we sill have many memories of the times with you wonderful people.
We are sure the angels are rejoicing in Heaven for having received another devoted and faithful servant for our Lord. We can all look forward to seeing Jim one day in the future. He will be there to join with us around God's great banquet table.
Our love and...
George & Wanda Hamm
September 05, 2011 | Wytheville, VA
