David Ray Toombs, aged 83 of Saxe, left this earth for his home with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on October 12, 2021. He was at home surrounded by loved ones when he departed.
David was a graduate of Randolph Henry High School and served in the United States Army. He studied ministry at John Wesley Bible College.
David worked hard to support his family all of his married life. He began his career at John Deere Equipment and finished it out as General Manager at Tate Lumber Company in Red Oak, Va. He co-managed a family cattle farming operation for many years up until his passing.
David will most be remembered for his enthusiasm for promoting the Gospel of Jesus. He loved the Lord and continually encouraged everyone he met to read their Bible. David was a giving man, and will be remembered for his many random acts of kindness.
He is survived by his wife Lena, four children George (Donna), Russell, Stephen (Janeal), and Sarah (Tim), 12 grandchildren Ariel (Shaun), Timmy (Haley), Peter (Mary), Elise (Matthew), Julia, Alexis, Emily, Levi (Amy), Chloe, Lily and John, and 8 great grandchildren, Naomi, Shilah, Wyatt, Arizona, Adeline, Elijah, Apollos and Emmett. David was eagerly anticipating the birth of 3 more great grandchildren. Each child, grandchild and great grandchild knew and felt his love.
Graveside services will be held in celebration of his homecoming on Friday October 15th at 2:00 p.m. at Southall Memorial Cemetery in Saxe, Va. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA, is serving the family.
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Dorothy Ward
Mr. Toombs will greatly missed. A very good caring person. Condolences from the Craighead family. Rip
Bernice Fears
Prayers for all !
Tracey Hayes Fulcher
George, Russell and Sarah and family!! So sorry for your families loss ! Prayers ❤️
Linda Toombs Kersey, sister of David.
My deeply felt condolences to all David’s family.
He and Lena had a large and wonderful family who will miss David terribly.
An interesting fact about Dave and his Dad, George Russell Toombs. They both died of bladder cancer at the young age of 83 years.
Pat Toombs McKenna
He was a favorite uncle to many of us! Loved the gatherings that his family had! Bless him and his family. Love to them all!
Donna L Fore
My sincere condolences to all of the family and friends of Mr. Toombs. May God bless you and bring comfort & peace as you mourn his passing.
Connie and Jerry Mason
Love and sympathy to all the family. You’ll are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale Lindsey
David will be missed. He was a caring person who was always stopping by to see Irvin before he died. Lena you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Malcolm Francis
So Sorry For Your Loss, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Malcolm Francis & Family
Barbara Cooper
My prayers are with you & family. We loved David, thanked him so much for the eulogy he did for Donald, his friend from teenage on. He was a dear friend. Barbara Cooper