C. Douglas Toney, age 72

C. Douglas Toney, age 72 of Bostic, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015.

He was born November 1, 1942 in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Virgil and Blanche McCurry Toney. Doug worked for the Rutherford County Schools and retired as Head Custodian at the Ellenboro School. He was member of Concord Baptist Church for sixty years where he had served as a Deacon, was a member of the church choir, Sunday School Teacher as well as Director of Sunday School and served on the Cemetery Committee. Doug was also a veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years, Kathy Biggerstaff Toney of the home, son Kevin Toney of Ellenboro, a daughter, Deborah Toney Deaton of Boiling Springs, NC, brothers, Phil Toney of Bostic and Hugh Toney of Ellenboro. There are also three grandchildren, Hunter Toney, Abigail Toney and Natalee Deaton.

Funeral services were held in the Concord Baptist Church with Reverend Travis Laflin officiating. Interment was private for the family in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, Post Office Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018 or The ALS Association, 1275 K Street NW - Suite 250, Washington, DC 20005, or Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.