Mr. Larry O’Neil Toney: Obituary

Mr. Larry O’Neil Toney, age 79 of Woodstock, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta. Larry was born November 12, 1937 to James Buford and Marie Fleming Toney in Pacolet, South Carolina.

Mr. Toney was a 1960 Industrial Engineer graduate of Georgia Tech, a member of the Big Canoe Chapel, a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Club, on the board for the Community Thrift Store, and a member of the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Advisory Board of Directors. He was very active with the Pickens County Republican Party and was the Pickens County Republican Chairman for several years. Although he was committed to serving his community, he was devoted to his family and making everyone feel special.

He is survived by the love of his life, Alma Toney of Woodstock; his brother and sister-in-law, James Edward and Betty Toney; children, Karen and Steve LaMarsh, Scott and Carla Toney, Alan and Tracy Toney, Michele Toney; grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Mark, Jessica, Melissa, Megan, Paul, Jessica, Davis, Parker & Benton Cole; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Dean, Savannah, and Harper.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 16 at Big Canoe Chapel with Reverend Len Walker officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception for family and friends will be held in the fellowship hall next door to the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Boys and Girls Club of North Georgia, 101 Freedom Way, Jasper, Georgia, 30143.

Online condolences can be made at www.roperfuneralhome.com