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Harold Toomer Obituary

Harold Toomer, Sr., departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the age of 74. Son of the late Charles Toomer, Sr., and Margarte "Maggie" Jackson Crawford Toomer; Former husband of Wyanda Hazeur and Anna Lewis; Father of Harold (Kim) Toomer, Jr.; Brother Charles (Rami) Toomer and Dolores T. Smith; Devoted uncle of Vanessa T. Standberry and Marietta Williams; Nephew Easter Mae Smith; Brother-in-law of Samuel Moore, Sr. and Mary McDonald; God brother James Lee Crawford; Grandfather of Harold III, Tatiana, Tyree, Malik, Kyle and Dylan Toomer and Steven St. Martin. He is also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officer and members of Law St. Baptist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church., St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and employees of the Hotel Monteleone, Brennan's Restaurant, Marriott Hotel, the former Fairmont Hotel, Southwest Airlines and Department of the Navy are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Rhodes Chapel, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Jackson Harrison Square Cemetery, Hwy 190, Slidell, LA. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 6 to Mar. 7, 2014.

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March 16, 2014

To God Be The Glory for all the good things He has done. Harold was always a caring, kind, and loving person to his mother and family. May God grant him a seat in His Kingdom where there's no sickness - he his at peace. Our prayers are with you, Dolores, Charles, and the family.

Peter Clyde and Carolyn Zacharie Williams-Boutte

Lucinda (Cindy) hasterlik

March 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Carolyn Martin Williams

March 9, 2014

Dolores,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

March 8, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lauren,Hagan Williams

March 8, 2014

To:Toomer Family prayers,faith,joy and love one another with Big Heart,

clarence gully

March 7, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

RONALDO&AGNES HANDY&FAMILY

March 7, 2014

EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CANNOT HEAL. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

March 7, 2014

To the Family of Bro. Harold Toomer, I extend my deepest condolences. Harold and I attended Law Street B.C. during our youth. I,m going to miss my friend. I pray Healing Prayers for the entire family during this difficult time.

Brenda Morris&Family Savoy

March 7, 2014

Sorry for lost,God don't make mistake,he took the best.

St. Joseph Hospice

March 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Noel Taylor

March 6, 2014

MR. Harold Toomer Law st. Will never be the same we will miss you

lisa zumpe

March 6, 2014

My old dear friend
may God bless you and keep you safe.
i will so miss you

WANDA HAZURE

March 6, 2014

HAVE A GOOD FLIGHT HAROLD LOTS OF HUGS LOVE YOU

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