Obituary
Mr. W.C. Toddy of Trumann was born on Friday, May 3, 1940, son of the late Owen and Eula Novella Toddy. He died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Trumann Health and Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 71 years 8 months and 7 days. He was born and a lifetime resident of Trumann, graduated from Trumann High School in 1958, was a veteran serving 11 years in the U.S. Air Force, and while serving as an Air Policeman in both the U.S. and Europe he provided on several occasions Honor Guard services to Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. After moving to Vicksburg, MI, Mr. Toddy worked for the First National Bank and Trust as an Asst. Manager, he then moved back to Trumann and later became a Detective Lieutenant on the Trumann Police Dept. and the Chief of Police on the Lake City Police Dept. Mr. Toddy was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Robison, one brother, Rodney Toddy and his parents. Survivors include two daughters, LaDonna Edick and husband Mark of Schoolcraft, Mi., Karen and husband Lynn Robison of Trumann; one son, Walker and wife Terry Toddy of Plainwell, Mi., two sisters, Natley Mott and husband Leon of Trumann and Joyce Davis and husband Jimmy of Trumann; six grandchildren, Jonathon Edick, Aaron Robison, Olivia Toddy, Hunter Toddy, Charles Edick and Monica Edick and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Friday morning at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Anthony Patterson officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be Todd Mott, David Davis, Chad Davis, Jonathon Edick, Aaron Robison and Charles Edick. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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"we are sorry for you loss, he was a good man,
robert and daphne ealey , January 25, 2012
"A Wonderful Man has left this Earth. Dub was loved by so many and our prayers go out to All of you. Daddy worked with Dub at TPD and they knew each other long before that. May God give you strength each day and "Dub" may be gone but will never be forgotten. Jimmy Williams, Geneva "Martin"Williams, Tammy Williams McNatt and Shawna Williams New.
Tammy Williams McNatt, Trumann, ARJanuary 13, 2012
"Karen,Lynn and Aaron you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Reed, Trumann ArkansasJanuary 13, 2012
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sharlene qualls shields, bartlesville,okJanuary 12, 2012
"God Bless you Walker Toddy aka "Pa" -- I know I only got to meet you briefly, but you are going to be missed VERY much, I know you are watching over us now though! -- Wishing we were with the family for the funeral but Jonathon Daniel, Jaiden Walker and myself are all there in spirit! Love you!
Jennifer Edick, Kalamazoo, MichiganJanuary 12, 2012
"Lost a good friend in WC's passing. Many good memories from school days at Trumann. Symphany goes out to the family.
Charles Burge, Jonesboro AR.January 12, 2012
"So sorry to hear about Dub he was a good friend of mine,we spent alot of time in tunica together
Donald & Patty Davis, Lake City,ArJanuary 12, 2012
"Karen & family,sorry to hear this,our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Douglas & Teresa Pipes, Elmwood, Tn.January 11, 2012
"We love you Uncle Dub!!!! Love Chris, April, Mattie and Morgan
April Raffanti, Memphis, TNJanuary 11, 2012
"so very sorry to hear about Dub's passing. sending hugs - please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
sandra cragg whitmire, trumann arJanuary 11, 2012