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James Toone Obituary
Burial will be in East Lawrence Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.
Mr. Toone died Thursday, April 7, 2005, in Morgan County. He was born Dec. 25, 1980, in Decatur to James Randel and Kontraina Thrasher Toone. He graduated from East Lawrence High School in 1999, and from Calhoun Community College in 2002. He was pursuing a degree in elementary and special education from Alabama A&M University. He received the Who’s Who in American Students Award and was a member of Decatur Holy Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Martha Dean Toone.
Survivors include his parents, Randy and Kontraina Toone of Trinity; one sister, Rachel Toone of Trinity; his grandparents, the Rev. James and Faye Toone of Trinity, and Wendell and Earline Thrasher of Trinity.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Suggs, Ron Rikard, Derrick Melson, Curtis Thrasher, Joshua Thrasher and Jonathan Thrasher.
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Stephanie Suggs
May 8, 2005
I was not born into your family, but the past 10 years I have had the great honor of calling it mine,and that is why I can say that I loved and cared for Randel. We will all miss him terribly, but yet we also look forward to that day when we will see him again and we can join together as one big family. There's nothing like a Toone Family gathering, and I know that will be the greatest one by far.
Randy and Kontraina, I want you to know that my prayers are with you each and every day, and know that you raised a wonderful son and a great man.
Jamie Suggs
May 8, 2005
Randel was my first cousin. The thing I'll never forget was that crooked little smile he'd give when I walked up to shake his hand or hug his neck. Randel was one of the nicest and most loving people you will ever meet. I'll never forget him, and a very important piece of our family is missing now. Randel was an all around great person with great parents. My hope is that everyone will continue to pray for them and lift them up.
Jimmy and Shelia Toone Suggs
May 8, 2005
Randy and Kontraina,
We just wanted you to know we love both of you and Rachel. Our hearts are so heavy knowing the hurt you are going through.
I wish I had just the right words that could bring the most comfort for you, but I know that God is the only one who can really carry you through this. Still we want you to know you have all your family and many friends praying for you. As the very familiar poem goes (Footprints in the Sand), I pray for you daily many times that God will just lift you up and hold you at this time. I pray you can feel his presence as never before and that He'll give you strength to go on.
Randel was our nephew and precious to us. Randel was a very loving and caring young man with a heart of gold. Randy, you and Kontraina are the ones who helped him to be the young man he was. You loved him, brought him up in church, and taught him about Jesus. You did really well. Randel was loved and I believe he knew that.
I think of the times when he and Selena were just babies crawling around and one would stop to see if the other was still after them. They were so cute. I remember the year he was 1 or 2, I'm not sure, but I made him all those little outfits to wear.
Yes, he's missed for sure, but the most wonderful part is someday we'll all be together again. Maybe, just taking a "Stroll Over Heaven" or just sitting together again around God's throne and Randy as you have sang so many times before, "This is Just what Heaven Means to Me."
We love you,
Selena Suggs Rikard
May 7, 2005
Randel is not only my first cousin, he is a great friend. Ron and I would have Randel go EVERYWHERE with us. Now just going out to eat on any regular night doesn't seem the same. Randel touched our lives in more ways than we could ever tell. The only peace we can feel in our hearts is knowing that Randel is in heaven now and heaven is much sweeter with him there. He will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never forget all our memories we had together. Anyone reading this, please keep the family and friends uplifted in your prayers. God Bless.
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Anonymous
April 25, 2005
The sorrow, and the pain
Almost to much loss to bear.
So in the ground our loved ones are lain,
Will you cry, Will you care?
The reality hits like a dart,
When we find the Lord has taken someone away.
It always hits hard on the heart,
But we won't cry now, we'll wait another day.
You may forget in a time
The way that person was.
The way they walked,
The way they talked,
But it is certain that the impression that person made,
Will never ever fade.
-Anonymous
Yet love that all thing doth subdue,
Whose power there may be life eschew,
Hath wrought in me that I may rue
These miracles to be so true
That are impossible
-Sir Thomas Wyatt
Kym Whitlock Chambers
April 21, 2005
I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to teach Randel when he was in junior high school. He was a great, great young man; his life was his testimony. He will be missed by all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to the family.
FELTON L. FILYAW & FAMILY
April 14, 2005
THE TOONE FAMILY, MY PRAYERS AND TROUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME IN YOUR LIFES. WE ARE ALL A FAMILY IN CHIRST AND WITH THE LORDS HELP,FRIENDSHIP AND PRAYING WE WILL MAKE IT ANOTHER DAY.
Deanna Wilson
April 14, 2005
Mr.& Mrs. Toone,
I just wanted to let you know that your family are in my prayers.
If God leads you to it, HE will lead you through it.
Mark A. Dutton
April 14, 2005
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. -Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Dutton & Family
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
April 14, 2005
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Randy Toone & family,
Mt. Olive Baptist church is praying for you in your time of grief and sorrow. We are praying that God will give you the strength you need to face each new day. We send our sympathy and love in Christ.
Pastor: Bro. Terry Ray Vuncannon,
Mrs. Deena Vuncannon,
And church family
(Home church of Tony & Judy Pannell)
Kayla Owens
April 13, 2005
Randall was my fourth cousin. I never really got to know him, but the way my mom talked about him, he was a very sweet, kind-hearted young man. I am sorry for your loss.
Melinda Blevins
April 13, 2005
I didn't really know Randall, but i did know reverend Randall James Toone. i am so sorry for your loss reverend. you and your family will be in my prayers as well as Faith Tabernacles. We are all so sorry
Hayden crawford
April 13, 2005
dear katrina
i am johnathans cousin and i just wanted to say that i am verry sorry for what happened to randel i meet him a few times and i loved him even though i hardly knew him well i hope yall are ok through this i love yall...
Chris, Beth and Brooke Thomas
April 13, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Carolyn Perry Cagle
April 12, 2005
To the Tune and Thrasher family
Earline I did not realize that this was your grandson,every one has been and is in my prayers. Words are beyond my comprehension of how each of you feel, but I know that God is right there with you, I pray for strength and confort that only God can bring. It only seems like yesterday that I was in church with you all on 11th St. NW. I loved attending the services and last night I was reminded while reading the words of Jesus, of the first foot washing I had ever taken part in. My children are in Randy's age group, my how time slips away. With my love and prayers, I still remember you. ~ Carolyn "Perry" Cagle we had the Perry girls,Debbie, Pam, Beth, DeRenda and of course Larry
Julie Payne
April 12, 2005
May God comfort you during this time of loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Norton
April 10, 2005
My dearest Randy and Kontraina,
I know I can never say anything that will totally comfort you. I did know Randel at a much younger age while you baby sat my son Curt. I know he was a fine young man as he came from such a fine family. We all will always keep you in our prayers as time passes.
In Christian love, Ann and Jim Norton and Christie and Curt
Derrick Randolph
April 10, 2005
What sorrow fills my spirit for your loss. Heaven is a much sweeter place today and earth a more sorrowful one because of your loss. May God comfort you in the way only He can. Our sympathy is yours. I am so saddened by your loss. Jesus bless you.
April 10, 2005
We will keep you all in our prayers. Randel, as the song goes, HEAVEN JUST GOT SWEETER WITH YOU THERE!
Sharon (mitchell) Terry
Phillip and Paige Bastin
April 10, 2005
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to your family. We met Randel when he came to our home with Josh Cook to go swimming. He was such a nice and polite young man. Please know that our prayers are with your family.
Sincerely, Phillip and Paige Bastin
Jeanne Dukeminier
April 10, 2005
Dear Randy, Kontrina, and Rachel,
I just wanted to once again express my sorrow for what your family is having to go through. I pray that God's love will help you through your pain. I didn't really know Randall but the smile that he gave to his sister in the afternoons when he picked her up from school said a lot about him. In God's Love Jeanne Dukeminier
Misty Huddleston-Malinowski
April 10, 2005
I am so sorry for your loss. I first met Randall in the fifth grade at East Lawrence Elementary school where we became good friends. Over the years we didn't talk as much, but I was still always fond of him, and I will always remember him as friendly and outgoing and a person who we all cared for deeply. I'll miss you! ELHS class of 1999.
Joshua Cook
April 10, 2005
Words can never express how it feels to lose a friend like Randel. I met him when we were in fifth grade, and we became the best of friends. Randel was more than a friend to me, he was the brother i never had. You couldnt have asked for a better person, you could always count on Randel. He was always there for me no matter what the problem was, and i can only hope that i was as good a friend as he was to me. My only regret is that i never got to tell him goodbye. My prayers are with the family, I love you all. As for my friend Randel, We will meet again!!
Tami Cook-Hampton
April 9, 2005
To My Friends, Randy and Kontraina, There are no words to describe my deepest heartfelt sorrow at this time in our lives. Randell was always a wonderful friend to Josh and a pleasure to be around. We will miss him very much! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you Always and Forever!! Love, Tami
Mary & Philip Bolger
April 9, 2005
May the Lord guide you through these trying times. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
alecia young
April 9, 2005
I was a classmate of James and I wanted to offer my condolences to you all. You are in my prayers. James will be greatly missed from our class and lives. May God give you joy in your time of sorrow. God is able to comfort us in our toughest times.
STANLEY McMAHAN
April 9, 2005
RANDY
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE
STANLEY
MR.&Mrs.Tim Roe &Family
April 9, 2005
We are sorry for your loss &we wish we could be there.you and yours have our thoughts and prayers.
Mr.&Mrs. Richard Duke
April 9, 2005
We are sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
renee brown
April 9, 2005
Randy and Kontrina our prayers and our hearts are with you and the whole family during this tragic loss. Renee & Mike Brown, Brandi & Daniel Reese.
joel wells
April 9, 2005
so sorry. such a wonderful family.
the Toones are some of the nicest people we have ever met.
Joshua Suggs
April 9, 2005
Randel was my first cousin. I knew him his whole life and I can say he was always a pleasure to be around. He knew how to cut up and have fun. Whatever everyone wanted to do, whatever games, activities, just whatever, you could always count him in. Whatever you needed him for, whether it was to go out and have fun or if there was some work needing to be done you could call him and he would be there. We are all going to miss him and if anyone is reading this that never got the chance to know him I can just say that I feel sorry for you. Because you most likely would have loved him just as much as all of us do.
Donna Halcomb
April 9, 2005
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I am so sorry you are having to go through this.
Donna
Drema Blaxton Travis
April 9, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Toone and Thrasher families. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow!
faye wells
April 9, 2005
I am sorry to here about your loss.I am praying for you. we love you all and god loves you too.may God bleess and keep you.
Beth Compton
April 9, 2005
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We pray for God to give you comfort during this time.
Mr. & Mrs. Tony Pannell
April 9, 2005
Dear Toone Family,
Our hearts are with you and we are praying for you in this difficult time. May God hold you up and take you in His Almighty arms.
Sincerely,
Tony, Judy, and
Family
Ann Vest Moseley
April 9, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana Jones
April 9, 2005
Randy & Kontraina,
I am so sorry. I wish I could find words to say that would ease your pain, but I doubt there are any. Just hold on to your faith in God and we know He will see you through this. I love you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
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