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Tobie Ray Zumestein, 47, of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. Tobie was born on April 13, 1978 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Ray Zumstein and Judy Culbertson.
Tobie enjoyed working with his dad, drag racing, and helping others any chance he could. More than anything, he loved to spend time with his family- especially his grandchildren! His love was said to be one that many are not lucky enough to experience- once in a lifetime kind of love.
Tobie was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Culbertson, and his son, Tobie-Allen Zumstein.
Tobie is survived by his father, Ray Zumstein, wife, Heather Zumstein, daughter, Ellie-Grace Zumstein, daughter-in-law, Jacklyn Cronan, grandchildren, Coralee Zumstein-Eckhart, Everleigh Cronan, Elijah Allen Zumstein, brother, Billy Zumstein, special aunt, Ida Zumstein, and special friends, Amy Mann, Stacy Bullard, and Tommy Elder.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Living by Faith Ministries.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Tobie or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
2412 Georgetown Rd NW P.O. Box 5057, Cleveland, TN 37311

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