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1982
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2019
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Eric Toon Obituary
ERIC ALLEN TOON, 36, of Charleston, was taken from this world on Thursday, August 1, 2019.
He was born September 1, 1982, in Charleston, to Mark David Toon and the late Tammy Shawn (Poling) Toon.
He was preceded in death by his mother and both grandmothers, Carol Sue Hammock and Judy (Toon) Wilburn.
Eric had a love for music and would play for friends whenever he could. He pushed life to the limit and was a thrill-seeker, always living life on the edge. Witty, funny, incredibly intelligent; to know Eric Toon was to love him and he never met a stranger. His family and friends will truly miss him and will forever be grateful for the memories made throughout his 36 years.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his loving companion, Taylor Quinn of Charleston; father, Mark Toon of Charleston; paternal grandfather, Cassius Toon (Cindy) of Dutch Ridge; Aunts, Cristal Moore of Davis, Tara Cantrell of Barboursville, Suzette Pate (Ted) of St. Albans; Uncle, John Poling (Donna), of Chesterfield, Va.; sisters, Melissa Toon of Greensboro, N.C., Tiffany Toon of Winfield, Kelley Toon of Pittsburgh, Pa., Brandy Womack of Nitro; brother, Michael Stryker of Nashville, Tenn.; nieces, Mariah Graves of Charleston, Tyliah Patterson of Greensboro, N.C., Abigail and Emma Womack of Nitro; nephew, Matan Shlafruk of Winfield;and a host of cousins and friends.
A celebration of Eric's life will be held at Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 9.
Condolences may be sent to the family at the funeral home or www.barlowbonsall.com.
Barlow Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, W.Va., has been entrusted with the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ronald Booth
December 1, 2019
U been on my mind all day brother we love and miss you bro.
Ronald Booth
November 30, 2019
I love and miss you bro.. u was my best friend we had so good times and we worked out hard . Until we meet again fly high bro
Srephanie
August 30, 2019
Come close hold me dear
Soon ill go but stay forever near
So when my light floats away
Use me in darkness til u find ur own way
Dedicated to Taylor and Eric Toon
To one of the enlightened ones! See ya later E.T.
Always ur friend,
Stephanie
April Smith
August 10, 2019
Aprilsmith,Corey hager,Michael Taylor ,love u Eric toon fly high our friend
Casey Burdette
August 9, 2019
RIP brother you are loved and missed more then you know.
Eric playing in the woods with family.
August 9, 2019
Karla Ledsome
August 9, 2019
RIP Eric...fly high bubby..
Gone but never fogotten
Love you Eric Toon
Prayers for the family
Taylyr McCoy
August 8, 2019
Taylyr McCoy
August 8, 2019
Clairee Kiewra
August 8, 2019
To Young to be gone he was a fun, caring, smart person to be around. Eric toon would give you the shirt of his back he was just to caring gone to soon fly high Eric toon gone but never forgotten love ya...
Leah Clark Payne
August 8, 2019
Very sorry for the loss of your son. Praying for your comfort.
David Dayfield
August 8, 2019
Mark..so sorry for the tragic loss bro...
Tina Levdowskie
August 7, 2019
So sorry for your loss!
Prayers for your family & loved ones.
I don't even know you, this breaks my heart.
Jeff
August 7, 2019
Eric was a good guy. He was the type of person to say exactly what was on his mind & not pull punches,he was a good friend to have on your side. Although we fell out of touch over the years I will miss him.
Dustin Spradling
August 7, 2019
Love you Eric, I'm gonna miss you.
Joshua Young
August 7, 2019
You will never be forgotten my friend
April Smith
August 7, 2019
Rip sorry for your loss Eric was a good person and would always help anyone. My boys loved him dearly. Rest In Peace Friend.
Robin Phillips
August 7, 2019
Hi This is Robin. I am Dustin Spradling s mother .He and I are very very truly sorry for your loss. Eric was always polite to me when he would come to my house then when he was at Dusty s he was so polite and respectful to me I have nothing more than good memories of Eric God Speed. Robin Phillips
Sharon Howe
August 7, 2019
So very sorry for the loss of a precious loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hugs Sharon Hamrick Howe
Logan Knight
August 7, 2019
You where a pretty cool guy, solid in my eyes. I'll always remember your late night trips to my bar. Sucks you had to go the way you did buddy, no one especially you deserved that. You will be forever missed by a lot of people. Prayers for your family!
Melissa Toon
August 6, 2019
Melissa Toon
August 6, 2019
Becky Mollohan
August 6, 2019
You made a major impact on my family a long time ago. You became a true brother to my sons. We will cherish you forever in our hearts .. Becky.Toad.James.christian.Jacob..
August 6, 2019
Eric was truly one of the smartest people I had ever met. True to the core and as solild as the come. He taught me a few things that I can keep with me forever. I'm deeply sorry for your lost! He may be gone but he will never be forgotten!!!
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