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Dr. Enoch McLain "Brother" Toler M.D.
07/03/1938 - 11/08/2025
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A graduate of Clinton High School and Louisiana State University, he earned his medical degree from LSU Medical School in 1964, following the family legacy of medicine begun by his father and grandfather.
He married the love of his life, Anita Rea of Florence, Alabama, in 1963. After completing his internship in Memphis, Tennessee, he served two years with the U.S. Public Health Service in South Dakota and Minnesota, where he directed two Native American Indian hospitals.
Dr. Toler completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, serving as Chief Resident, before settling in Mobile, Alabama in 1970. He joined the practice of Drs. Ray Abell and William Jeansonne where he cared for women and families with compassion and dedication for 36 years.
Known for his calm presence and gentle spirit, Dr. Toler's care was both medical and deeply human. He served as President of the Medical Society of Mobile County and was an active member of several medical associations.
Dr. Toler retired from practice in 2006 and has made his home in Daphne since 2003. An adventurer at heart, he and his family shared a love of sailing, snow skiing and travel. The Toler family created countless memories together on Mobile Bay and their mountain house in North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Anita; daughter, Michelle Toler, and her children, Margaret, Annie, and Christian; son, Dr. Aaron Toler, and his wife, Dr. Kim Toler, both obstetrician-gynecologists, and their daughter, Ellie; and great-grandson, Enoch Samuel, born to Margaret.
Known as "Dadee", his grandchildren will forever treasure his warm hugs and his love of dessert.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff of the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama, Community Hospice and to caregivers Sharon Stanley and Angela McCryndle for their loving care.
Dr. "Brother" Toler will be remembered always for leading with his heart - a devoted physician, husband, father, and friend whose life was defined by faith, compassion, and love.
All are welcome on Thursday, November 20, 2025, for Mass at 11AM at Saint Joseph's Chapel, Springhill College. A celebration of life will follow at the County Club of Mobile from 12:30PM-2:30PM. The burial will be private.
Hughes Funeral Home, 26209 Pollard Road, Daphne, AL, is assisting the family. Expressions of condolences for the family may be made at www.hughesfh.com.
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Sara Hunt
November 14, 2025
Dr. Toler saved my life with an emergency surgery when I was only 40 years old. It was one of his first operations. I had almost bled to death when I looked up at this gorgeous man in the hospital and thought I had died and gone to heaven. I had been Dr. Abel's patient for some years but Dr. Toler was on call. He was a very caring, dedicated doctor and I was his patient until he retired. He will surely be missed by many people. May he rest in peace after a job well done. t
Mary Jo Stone Conley
November 13, 2025
Dr. Toler was an outstanding Physician , advisor and truly a wonderful person. I was one of his first patients when he came to Mobile. He delivered my son and continued to ask how he was doing. Wonderful memories of an outstanding Man!
Patricia C. Wagner
November 12, 2025
As a nurse who worked with Dr. Toler for many years, I knew what a loving and kind man he was as well as an excellent physician. He was a special man in so many ways. I know his patients always loved and remembered him fondly.
Clay Swanzy
November 12, 2025
Dianne and I knew Brother and Anita through our work together for the Eastern Shore Art Center and it's Committee On Public Art. We all were very fond of Brother and his kind and calm presence. He was truly an inspiration to know and to work with. May light eternal shine upon him.
Janis Robbins
November 12, 2025
I worked for Drs. Abel, Jeansonne and Toler in the early 1970's. Yes Dr. Toler did have a calm presence and a gentle spirit. He was very kind to everyone.
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