Toney was a 1976 graduate of Van Buren High School and a 1980 graduate of the University of Arkansas. He spent his four years of college serving as a student trainer for the Arkansas Razorbacks. After college, Toney began his teaching career at Alma High School. In his 35 plus years, he served as the Social Studies Department Chairman, the Regional Coordinator for National History Day, the high school tennis coach, the Director of the Airedale FCA, and the "Voice" of the Alma Airedales. He was also a Life Member of the Razorback Letterman's A Club. Toney was an active member of Concord Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy; and his father-in-law, Ed Hays.
Toney is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 29 years, Karla; three sons, whom he worshipped and adored, Stephen, Clayton and Jackson; his mother, Joyce who always brought a smile to his face; and his constant companions, his older brother Tom and his twin brother Teddy. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Rosemary Hays; his sister-in-law, Paula and husband James Miller; his brothers-in-law, Wayne Hays and wife Kristi, William Hays, and John Randazzo; his nephews, Ryan Miller and wife Tiffanee, Bailey Hays, and Jared Hays; a niece, Alexis and husband Phillip Treat; and his special family friend, Tatiana MacPeek.
A celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Concord Baptist Church, 6105 Alma Hwy in Van Buren. A private family interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery near Uniontown, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Valentine, Ted Burkhart, Stan Flenor, Brian Kirkendoll, Scott Schlotthauer, Doug Cox, Nathan Mills, and Mike McSpadden.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2020, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Toney McMurray Spirit of History Day Scholarship - Alma Education and Arts Association, P.O. Box 2139, Alma, AR 72921. Please designate on the memo line: Toney McMurray History Day Scholarship. You can also call 479-632-2129 during normal box office hours (weekdays from 10-12) and use a credit card to make a donation.
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