Paul Toy

Paul Hughes Toy, 57, passed away on Oct. 18, 2009, at his home in Stillwater. Paul was born on May 9, 1952, to Ida and Wesley F. Toy in Alamogordo, N.M. He was raised in Orange County, Calif., and moved to Oklahoma in 1984. Beginning in 1985 until his death, he was employed by Oklahoma State University in the physical plant services department where he performed various mechanical duties. In addition, Paul owned and operated A-OK Roofing LLC, which was his real passion, where Paul adhered to the motto: "The Go To Guy. No Job Too Big or Too Small." Paul was devoted to his customers. He took great pride in his work and in connecting with people from all walks of life.Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Desma Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Toy, and his children, Wesley Charles Toy and his fiancee Christine Bardrick, Edmond; Daniel Briggs Toy, Edmond; Jessica Boelter, Chicago, Ill.; and Sarah Andrews, Tulsa; his brother, Albert Toy and his wife Nan, Santa Cruz, Calif.; his mother-in-law, Donna Buch, Stillwater; and numerous other family members and friends.A memorial service will be held at Mehan Union Church, 8300 East 68th Street, Payne County, Oklahoma, on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Larry Eslinger officiating. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Judith Karman Hospice, 915 S. Main, Stillwater, OK 74074 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Karen Ward, 106 E. Marie Dr., Stillwater, OK 74075.Condolences may be e-mailed to the family and an online obituary can be viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.