Robert William Toney, Sr, 86, of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Willard Walker Hospice Home. He was born January 15, 1933 in Lomita, CA, son of Daisy Anderson and Arvil Toney.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marion Drake; brothers, Vol and James Toney; and twin great-grandsons, Liam and Jude.
Robert was a graduate of Elkins High School where he was a star baseball and basketball player. He joined the Navy for 4 years where he was in the Korean Conflict. He then returned to Elkins and joined his father-in-law Fred Perry in the grocery business (which became Bomart I.G.A.). Robert was a member of the Elkins Fire Department where he was the first Fire Chief. He was baptized in the blood of Christ in 1996.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ann of the home; a son, Bobby, Jr (Michelle); a daughter, Debbie Miller (Gerald); a sister, Peggy King; 3 grandchildren, Jayne Wolski, Lauren Henson and Willie Toney; 4 great-grandchildren, Daisy, Braxton, Tressa and Ivy Rose; and 1 great-grandson on the way.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, March 15, 2019 at Beard’s Chapel with Mike Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elkins Fire Department, P.O. Box 292, Elkins, AR 72727.
My deepest sympathy for your family.
Wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Love,
Sue Salsbury and Kim Pendergraft
Our Deepest Sympathy
We are sending our love and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Bob & Margaret Ann gave me an opportunity long ago to work for them at Bomart and were always very good to me. They always made me feel like family and I have a great deal of respect for both of them. I have many wonderful memories of that time long ago. I am grateful to have known him and pray for peace and comfort for everyone in the family.
so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with the family
God Bless, Duane and Cindy Streit
I have great memories of working for Big Bob at nights and weekends. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. I’m sad I will never hear him say, “Glad you got to see me” ever again.
Deepest sympathy on your loss. He was a great man.
Sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear this Margaret. He left a great mark in our community. Thoughts and prayers for your family.
Bob was one of the few men , aside from my own dad , that I always looked up to and had the upmost respect for . One of my fondest memories of my Bomart days was watching him hand out 50 cent pieces to some of the kids that came in on Halloween . You could see the joy in his eyes with each smile he brought to their faces. I’ll never forget that.
Rest in peace , Mr. Bob. You’re in good company up there.
To Margaret Ann and the entire Toney family , our sincerest condolences and prayers of peace for your family .
So sorry for your loss Margaret my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
So sorry for your loss be praying for you and the family
Mr. Bob was such a nice man with a nice family. Please accept our most sincere sympathy & know we are truly sorry. May your memories bring peace, happiness & smiles to you.
Me and my family are so sorry for your loss. Big Bob was one of my favorite people in the world. He and his beautiful wife Margaret Ann always had a smile and hug ready whenever I would see them in the store shopping for Sunday dinner. I worked for him at Bomart when I was in High School and again for Bobby Jr. as an adult. Those are some of my most cherished memories of living in the small town of Elkins. He will be missed dearly.
Deepest sympathy on your loss
Bob, was a great man and will always
Be remembered for all he and his family
Gave to the community.
It is a honor to know him and his family
You guys have touched so many hearts
Prayers for the family
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Toney family.
Thinking about you all in this sad time. Bob will be deeply missed by everyone in the community he was a very good man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
He was always someone you could count on. You can’t think about Elkins IGA, or Bomart without thinking of him. We are sorry for your loss and are praying for good memories to help lessen the pain of losing him.
Am so sorry for you’re loss my prayers are with you all
My sincerest Condolences.
Thoughts and prayers for him and family. He will be missed.
Sincerely
Josh Cornelius
I have such good memories of Bob and Bomart. He was always such a great guy. My deepest sympathy to all of your family.
Prayers for the entire family. May the comforter hold you close today and days to come.
I’m so sorry prayers for your family
The kindest man I never knew.