Jim was born May 18th, 1943 in Auburn, California to Elmer and Victoria Tobey. Jim was a 30-year veteran of the United State Air Force, he was stationed in Libya, Germany, Turkey, Thailand and ended his career as Senior Master Sargent stationed at the Pentagon. His second career was at the Department of Labor in the Concord OSHA office for 15 years. In early retirement he became a real estate agent and worked alongside his wife.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Nikki Tobey, son Selim Tobey and his wife Tabatha Tobey of Concord, NH, and their two children Alexandria and Yasemin; his daughter Aylin Tobey Felch and her son Jacob of Hampton, NH; his daughter Elaine Morse, his son James Tobey Jr., his daughter Victoria Linam & his son Kevin Tobey.
Jim was a devoted grandfather to his three grandchildren giving his time generously, passing on his knowledge and sharing his life experiences. Jim’s was an avid Oakland Raider’s Football fan traveling cross country with his son to catch games. Early on Jim & Nikki enjoyed traveling throughout Europe, especially going to their summer home in Çesme, Turkey. Lastly, Jim was an avid coin collector, fisherman and enjoyed his time on the water.
Calling hours will be 4pm-6pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Bennett Funereal Home 209 North Main Street, Concord, NH. There will be a Funeral Service immediately following the calling hours.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, on Tuesday, September 17, at 2:00 pm.
Following the graveside service the family will host a celebration of life at Alan’s of Boscawen Restaurant.
The Bennett Funeral Home 209 N. Main St. Concord, NH 03301 is assisting the family with arrangements.
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