David Morris Toney

Bluefield, WV- David M Toney, age 73, of Bluefield, WV passed away March 2, 2016 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Toney was born January 3, 1943 in Maple Fork, WV, the son of the late Cecil and Macie Lilly Toney. He graduated from Welch High School and Marshall University with a degree in mechanical and electrical engineering. He joined one of NASA's youngest and most innovative teams in 1967 at the Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida. Toney worked as lead propulsion engineer on Apollo 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. Some of the rocket components that Toney worked on are on display at the Smithsonian. He was vice president of WV Armature and president of MIDA, Inc. He worked in sales for Pemco. Later, he founded Watts Transformer and DMT Enterprises and was CEO of the companies at the time of his death. Toney was an avid golfer with three holes-in-one at Fincastle Country Club. He also enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends. His favorite activity, however, was spending time with his family. Toney was preceded by his parents; a brother, Jerry Toney; and a nephew, Mark Toney. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Carolyn Williams Toney; daughter, Michelle Toney Altman and her husband, Mac of Galivants Ferry, SC; son, David M. Toney and his wife, Kris of Bluefield, VA; niece, Cynthia Williams of Bluefield, VA; grandchildren, whom he adored: Hayley Altman Kelly and her husband, Wes of Rock Hill, SC; Jay Altman of Conway, SC; Katie Altman of Hartsville, SC; Max and Jacob Toney of Bluefield, VA; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Toney Kelly; sister, Jeanne Toney Hartzel of Beckley, WV; brother, Charles Toney and his wife Beverly of Bluefield, WV; and nieces and nephews who cherished him, including Joey Nigro, Sarah Stephenson, and Stephanie Wells. A memorial service will be conducted on Saturday March 5, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary Shepard officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be sent to Bluefield Union Mission or Bland Street United Methodist Church in David's name. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory of Bluefield is serving the family of Mr. David M. Toney.

David Morris Toney

January 3, 1943 - March 2, 2016