Johnny Toney

Gaffney, SC - - Johnny Earl Toney, 79, of 221 Brick House Road, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gaffney on October 4, 1946, he was the husband of the late Betty D. Toney and the son of the late Earl Dean Toney and Virginia Phillips Toney.

Johnny is survived by his son, Rev. David Toney (Tina) of Gaffney; his daughter, Patty Lamb of Gaffney; granddaughters, Jenn Weaver-Carson (Luke) of Banner Elk, North Carolina, Tiffany Leonard (Lawrence) of Summerville, South Carolina, and Sam Toney of Gaffney; grandsons, Zack Toney of Gaffney and Chris Lamb of Christiansburg, Virginia; great-grandchildren, Gentry Carson, Addie Leonard, and Gracie Leonard; his sister, Jean Toney Smith (David) of Columbia; a niece, Katherine Osborne of Columbia; and a nephew, Matt Smith of Columbia.

Johnny was a graduate of Gaffney High School and attended Spartanburg Technical College. He was a founding member of the Corinth Volunteer Fire Department, where he faithfully served as Assistant Chief for many years and was currently serving on the Tax Board. He was also a past member of the Blacksburg Jaycees. Johnny retired from Hamrick’s, Inc., where he worked in plant operations.

A man of strong faith and service, Johnny was of the Baptist faith and attended Kirby Church. Throughout his life, he was devoted to his family, his church, and his community. His willingness to serve others and his steady presence touched many lives and left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 3:00PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Kirby Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00PM at the Church with Dr. Dwight Easler and Reverend Will Vergara officiating. Interment will be in the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jerusalem Project of Cherokee County, SC, P.O. Box 8064, Gaffney, SC 29342.

The family will be at 221 Brick House Road, Gaffney, SC 29340, during this time of bereavement.

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” – Matthew 25:23

Johnny will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who were blessed to know him.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC