Mr Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr.
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Mr Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr.

  • January 28, 1961 - August 16, 2011
  • Mount Hope, West Virginia
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“I knew Jack when he worked with my mom at Hills years ago and reconnected with him on Facebook a while back. He was such a good person and devoted...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Sherri (Pike) Sears - WV - Friend

“Dear Elizabeth and family, My heart is so heavy as I know how you are suffering in the loss of your handsome son and especially in such a tragic...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Wanda Perry - Oak Hill, WV

“I'm sorry the loss of your brother Jon. I use to always see Jack walking with his kids through town and he was a good man and a great father. I know...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Sabrina Gray-Gwinn - Atlanta, GA

“We are so sorry for the loss of your brother , father , cousin and friend ..It is our hope that you will find peace in knowing that he has gone to be...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: The Evans Family - Hill Top, WV

“Dear Susan,Liz, Jon,Teresa I am so sorry about your loss. I know the pain you are feeling and the hurt. I have been there and the only thing that...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Lisa Franklin Williams - WV

“Dear Susan and Jon, I am so very sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you as well as the whole family. In time I...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Mary Romage-Greeson - Clemmons, NC

“I worked with Jack at Hills Department Store many years ago. He was a wonderful friend and person. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Leilani Carter Nipper - Beckley, WV

“I am so sorry that so many years were lost to us but I was extremely thankful that we reconnected on Facebook and I treasure the few "conversations"...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Chrissy Ruth Wells - Dover, AR

“So sorry to hear about Jack. He was a great person and will truly be missed. My thought and prayers are with the entire family. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Lora Bowman Robins - FL - Friend

“My thoughts and prayers are with you all during the difficult time. I am so sorry this has happened. My heart breaks for his family and children. You...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: angela hurt pugh - princeton, WV

“The staff at Blue Ridge Funeral Home extends deepest sympathy to the family during this very difficult time. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Blue Ridge Funeral Home


Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr.

Jackie Lee Toombs, Jr., loving father, son, and brother, age 50, of Mt. Hope went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Born January 28, 1961 at Fort Carson, CO, he is the son of Jackie Lee Toombs, Sr. of Oak Hill and Elizabeth Hurt Toombs of Mt. Hope.
Jack was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Alfred Hurt, Sr. and Opal Williams Hurt; paternal grandparents, Glucia Toombs and Estelle Toombs; infant brother Anthony Ray Toombs; and brother-in-law, Kirk Thomas.
Those left to cherish his memory include his parents; seven children, Cherie Dixon and fiancé, Julio Torres, Jack and wife, Crystal, also Heaven, Angel, Skyler, Orlando, and Ethan Toombs; five grandchildren, Abigail Bobbitt, Chandler, and Jayda Dixon, Job Toombs, and Kaylee; one brother, Jon Toombs; three sisters, Teresa Bonifacio, Elizabeth Perdue and husband, David, and Susan Thomas; he is also survived by nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Jack was a 1979 graduate of Mt. Hope High School where he participated in football and was on the 1979 AA Track and Field State Championship Team. Jack enlisted in the US Army after high school being first trained at Fort Knox, Kentucky and was in the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC. Later he graduated from Bluefield State College with degrees in Criminal Justice and Education. Jack was a teacher in Raleigh and Fayette County Schools. His last teaching position was in Mt. Hope Schools where he had coached track for many years. He was currently employed by Cramer Security. Jack was loved very much by his family and friends. He will be remembered as a wonderful and caring father.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Beckley with Pastor Gary Williams officiating. Following the services Jack will be laid to rest at Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Military Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Oak Hill VFW Post 3110.
Friends may gather with the family Friday from 6 – 8 PM at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Dr. Beckley, WV.