Danny Lee Toothman, Sr., 81 of Parrish Run, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:00 am on January 8, 2015. He was born February 27, 1933 and he is son of the late Arthur “Gay” Toothman and Daisy Criss Toothman. He was born in Katy, WV. He is survived by his wife, Frances Boner Toothman and they had been married for 60 years.
He was preceded in death by one son, Douglas; 4 brothers, Jimmy, Max, Rex and Bobby Toothman; 2 sisters, Marjorie Hennis and Arlena “Tyke” Collins.
Danny is survived by one sister, Dorothy and husband Bob Cogar of Farmington; one daughter and three sons, Pamela “Pam” and husband Tom Bowman of Parrish Run, Eric and wife Lori of Monongah, Danny “Dusty”, Jr. and wife Sandy of Parrish Run, B.J. and wife Chele of Morganton, NC. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Robby Bowman, T.J. “B-Bop” Bowman, and Angie Bowman-Talkington and husband Dave of Mods Run, Jared Toothman of Fairmont and Ciara Toothman of Monongah, Desirae Hines of Lost Creek, Michael Toothman of Rachel, Jason Toothman of Boothsville, Samantha and husband Jeff Butts of Inwood, WV, and Emily Toothman of Morganton, NC. He is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, Kayleigh and Delanie Talkington, Cammie and Jacob Bowman, Seneca Toothman, Bailey Bowman, Logan Toothman, Adicyn Toothman, Carly Bowman, Brysen Basford and Braden Butts.
Danny was employed by Console #20 at Four States for 19 years prior to him becoming disabled. He worked on the Restoration of Teverbaugh Church. He started the reunions of the East Run Church and School and the yearly Miners Reunion of Mine #20 at Four States. For several years, he oversaw the electoral voting held at Teverbaugh Church. He was Sunday School Superintendent at Teverbaugh Church and started the Teverbaugh Church Food Pantry. Danny was the President of Parish Run Community Association and Adopt-a-Highway committee. He enjoyed maintaining the land, which he resided on since the age of 9 (1942). He loved building and renovating things, such as the home he built for his family. His hobbies included collecting John Wayne movies and watching cowboy channels on TV. The thing he loved the most was spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He was always up for a game of cards or being outside. Danny’s love was for his Lord, wife, family and church.
Donations can be made to Teverbaugh Church Food Pantry by sending the donation to Richard and Nellie Hardway, 27 Dryspring Lane, Farmington, WV 26571.
Family and friends may call at Masters Funeral Home, 209 Main St. Mannington on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 1-8:00 p.m. and also on Saturday, January 10, 2014 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Teverbaugh UMC with funeral services beginning at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Danny Blake and Reverend Ralph Wycoff officiating. Burial will follow at the Parrish Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com
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So sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you all and help you find peace in this time of sorrow.
Sincere and deepest sympathy.
Aunt Frances and Family. I am so sorry to hear of uncle Danny's death. He was such a wonderful spiritual man. I really loved him. He was always so kind to me and everyone he knew and met. I will never forget the good times we had at the family reunions at his home. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. I know the grief of someone you love so much.
Much Love, Dianne
Aunt Frances and family. I am so sorry to hear of the death of Uncle Danny. He was such a wonderful, spiritual man. Please know that all of you are in my prayers.
Much Love, Dianne
Dear Frances,
I am sorry to hear of Danny's passing. I have known the Toothman family for many years. I lived across the hill from them and haven't kept in touch too often since I left the Atha Farm. I did stop at your home a couple of times in the last few years to visit with Danny and had a great visit with him. It brought back many memories. Danny and I went to Farmington High School a couple of years prior to my moving to Mannington.
I know it was a lot of work for Danny to put together the East Run Reunion, but I know that he enjoyed it. I attended the reunion and enjoyed it too. Time goes on, people move on and we can't bring back the times when we were younger.
My sympathy goods to your family. I will lift them up in prayer.
God Bless!
Jim Atha,
An Old Friend
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Marion County Senior Citizens.