Desmond Burton Toler

Desmond Burton Toler, of Mobile, AL entered into rest Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his home, he was 74 years old. Memorial services will be Friday, November 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Douglas Shelton will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the church.

Mr. Toler is survived by his wife Betty Toler of Mobile, three children, John (Lisa) Toler of Dacula, GA, Elizabeth (John) Kavanagh of Fairhope, and Peter (Bernadette) Toler of Mobile, and six grandchildren, Christopher Tice, Lauren Tice, Fran Toler, Joey Toler, Peter Toler II, and Evelyn Toler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ardie Desmond Toler and Goldie Fisher Toler and his brother, Beryl Toler.

Even though he got his law degree from the University of Alabama, he remained a strong LSU fan, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and where he met Betty, his wife of 51 years. He also received a Master of Religious Education degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and served on staff at several churches. Along with running his own law firm specializing in family and church law, he also served as Municipal Court Judge for the City of Mobile.

He was very involved in his community, church and family. He served on the Board of Directors for National Safety Council, Greater Mobile Safety Council, and Southern Skyline Community. He was chairman of deacons at Sage Avenue Baptist Church and Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He was PTA president at both Phillips Middle School and Westlawn Elementary School. Desmond also was the president of the Murphy High School Band Parents. He was founder and chairman for Helpline, Inc. and Manna House Drug Rehab Center.

Desmond enjoyed collecting antique bottles with his brother, Beryl and father, Ardie. He was a member of the Mobile Bottle Collectors Club and also had a collection of civil war memorabilia connected with Mobile.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cottage Hill Baptist Church Benevolence Fund 4255 Cottage Hill Rd Mobile, AL 36609.

Condolences may be offered online at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.