James was born August 10, 1953 in Athens, Alabama to Jefferson Davis and Elizabeth Marie Flannagan Toon. He loved gardening, entertaining and grilling food for everyone, and loved reading his daily devotionals. James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sandra Toon, brothers Larry Toon, George Toon, sisters Faye Toon, Rose McGee, grandson Stelan Toon, great granddaughter Amora Pressnell.
Visitation will be 12-2pm Friday February 9, 2024 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with Funeral Service to follow at 2pm. Interment will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Survivors include his son Eddie Toon (Tracy) of Athens, Kenny Brown (Rachel) of Spring Hill, Brian Bassham (Angela) of Florida, Matt Bassham (Liz) of Goodspring, his daughters Krystal Chambers (Luther Swanner) of Goodspring, Tonya Bowden (Walter) of Athens, 3 brothers, 3 sisters, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Carr & Erwin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.