Donald H. Toney

Published 3:52pm Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Donald H. Toney, 61, of Poors Ford Road, died Monday, February 4, 2013.

Born in Polk County, NC, he was the son of the late Tommy and Gladys Pack Toney.  Donald had worked for the past 42 years with Ivey Electric, Spartanburg, SC.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Carolyn Walker Toney;  son Devin C. Toney of Columbus,  NC; Daughter Devan Toney of Columbus, NC; granddaughter Austin R. Toney (Loucat) and Grandson Richard “Clay” Toney (Claymo) and 4 brothers, Johnny Toney of Columbus, NC, Dean Toney (Patsy) of Green Creek, NC; Jerry Toney and Scott Toney of Landrum, SC.  Also surviving are aunts & uncles Agnes & Willard  Jolley and Wilma & Jack  Jolley all of Columbus, NC.  Donald was preceded in death by a son, Derek Toney and a brother Rick Toney.

Graveside services will be held  2:00 p.m.Friday, February 8, 2013 in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbus, NC with Rev. Gary Curtis officiating.

Family will receive friends just prior to the service from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday in the McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon, NC.

An on-line guest register may be signed at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

McFarland Funeral Chapel, Tryon.

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