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William Toombs Obituary

William R. Toombs January 1, 1954- October 1, 2006 ATLANTA, GA— Mr. William R. Toombs, 52, of 1115 Fair Street SW, Atlanta, GA, formerly of Columbus, GA, died October 1, 2006. Funeral services will be held 6 p.m Monday, October 9, 2006, at Watkins Westend Chapel, 1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, GA, with Rev. Robert Maddox, Jr., officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, October 10, 2006, at Lakeside Memorial Garden, Palmetto, GA, according to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home. Survivors include his children, Andrea McFolley (Daron) of Columbus, GA, N'namdi Toombs, Rashad Toombs, Gyasi Toombs, Mashone Moses, and Quinten Miller, all of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Dorothy Toombs Jackson, of Columbus, GA; two brothers, Benjamin Toombs of Columbus, and Hillman J. Toombs (Theresa) of College Park, GA.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Oct. 8, 2006.

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John Wesley Thomas III

September 30, 2024

Gone but not forgotten!!!!!

John W Thomas III

September 30, 2023

RIP my best friend!!!!

John W Thomas III

September 30, 2022

RIP my brother and friend!!!
Sonny B

Estella Pace-Lamar

October 1, 2007

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Ricky and Fredericka Bass

November 10, 2006

Words cannot express the sense of loss of our family friend, Mr. Kenya Toombs. May the family gather strength from above as they come to terms with the loss of a brother, father and friend. We love you.

JW & Annette Walker

October 25, 2006

Dear Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the recent loss of your precious loved one.
As you remember your loved one may memories and love cradle your heart with the gentle warmth of heaven's embrace.
In Christian Love,

Mary King

October 12, 2006

I know that God will be with the Toombs 's family. I will miss you. Your friend, Mary Green King, and Ms. Willie Mae Green Family

Viola Y. Johnson, Paulk

October 12, 2006

My prayers are with you during your time of greef.

Glenda Jones-Williams

October 11, 2006

Our prayers go out to the family during their time of bereavement
Be Blessed.

Victoria "Vickie" Taylor

October 10, 2006

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

Edith M. Christophe'

October 10, 2006

May the Lord comfort your grieving hearts and bless your memories of Ronnie.

Belinda Herbert Henderson

October 9, 2006

May God comfort you in your time of grief and bring you peace.

Edna Hightower-Burnette

October 9, 2006

My prayers are with the family during the lost of Ronnie..Be Blessed

James Crawford, Jr

October 9, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May the grace of God continue to give your family comfort. James H. Crawford, Jr. and Family.

Yvonne Whittlesey-King and Family

October 9, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Charlotte Austin-Morgan

October 9, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Austin sisters in Columbus,Georgia

Rebecca Glenn-Hargrove

October 9, 2006

Our Prayers are with you and your family.

JOHN ADAMS

October 8, 2006

We will miss Kenya. He was a good man and was always willing to share his wisdom in times of need. Our hearts are with his family.

Jereall Gardner

October 8, 2006

May the peace of God bring you comfort in the midst of your sorrow.Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you.Sincerely, Jereall L. Gardner and family

ogletree family

October 8, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

david dozier

October 8, 2006

The Toombs family is in our prayers

John Wesley Thomas III

October 6, 2006

May God Hold You My Dear Friend Ever So Close To His Bosom,For He and He Alone Can Rob Death of Its Grip on Life!

Ambrose and Brenda Oglertee

October 6, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dwayne and Annette Ogletree

October 6, 2006

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

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