James L. Toby, 87, of Huntingburg, passed away at 1:45 a.m., Sunday, June 13, 2021, at The Waters of Huntingburg.
He was born December 29, 1933, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to Bernard and Vergie (Houk) Toby. He married Henrietta Lemond on October 13, 1973, in Jasper.
James retired from Breidenbaugh after 40 years and later worked for Mor For Less after his retirement. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, he enjoyed woodworking, crafting, going to craft shows, making toy boxes for his great-grandchildren and walking his dog, Toby.
He is survived by his wife, Henrietta “Henny” Toby of Huntingburg; two children, Michelle Stevens and Ray (Tammie) Matheis, both of Dale; ten siblings, Earl (Ann) Toby of Ohio, Viloa Shupe of Paoli, Mae (John) Bennett of Paoli, Leo (Peggy) Toby of Orleans, Rene (Clarence) Dillman of Alabama, Glenn (Roberta) Toby of Marengo, Catherine (Terry) Thomas of Elizabethtown, Windell (Brenda) Toby of Jasper, Henry (Kathy) Toby of Birdseye and Dorothy (Mike) Kellems of Birdseye; and six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Glen, Sandy and Bill Toby.
Funeral services for James L. Toby will be held at 10 a.m. E.D.T. on Friday, June 18, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Huntingburg, with burial to follow at Truelove Cemetery near Loogootee. Father Biju Thomas will officiate the service.
Friends may call for visitation at the Nass and Son Funeral Home from 2-8 p.m., Thursday, June 17. Condolences may be shared online at www.nassandson.com.
