Francis Toohey Jr.

Francis Toohey, Jr. of Perryville passed away at his son’s residence in Jefferson City on June 26, 2013, after a short illness. He was 86 years of age. He was born August 24, 1926, to the late Francis J. and Ruby (Sword) Toohey. He was united in marriage on September 11, 1952 to Dolores Williamson, who preceded him in death on January 31, 2004.Raised in Chester, Illinois, he served with the United States Army in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. Upon his return from military service, he attended Saint Louis University, from which he received his Juris Doctorate in 1951. He was admitted to The Missouri Bar in September 1951 and began practicing law in Perryville. He served as Perry County Prosecuting Attorney for a number of years before exclusively concentrating on his private practice on the courthouse square in Perryville. In addition, he operated a smaller office in Ste. Genevieve for a number of years. He was a founding member of the Perryville Development Corporation and served as its original director. He was also a long-serving member of the Perryville Area Chamber of Commerce, and was board member for several years. He served as attorney for a number of political subdivisions and organizations, including: the Bois Brule Levee District, the cities of Perryville, St. Mary, Altenburg, and Frohna; the New Bourbon Regional Port Authority; the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce; Perry County Public Water Supply District No. 1; and the Perry County Multi-Purpose Park Center Commission. In addition, for many years he was a member of the board of directors and legal counsel for The Bank of Missouri. A member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, he was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4282, American Legion Post 133, Lion’s Club, and many other civic and fraternal organizations. He retired from the practice of law and sold his law firm in 2012 after 62 years of service to the legal profession, the community, and the people of Perry County. Survivors include: a son, Gary Toohey of Jefferson City and his wife, Ann; two nephews, Richard (Vonda) Moonier of Orlando, Florida and Howard (Sondra) Redpath of Mount Vernon, Illinois; a niece, Debra Pace of Orlando, Florida; two grandchildren, Douglas (Dawn) Mullins of Imperial and Jennifer (Jason) Gerling of Jefferson City; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a sister, Betty Moonier, and two infant sons. Visitation will be held at Young & Sons Funeral Home on Sunday, June 30 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm with and on Monday, July 1 from 6:30 am until time of service at 10:00 am with Rev. Milton Ryan CM officiating. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery with military graveside provided by VFW Post 4282 and MO Delta Team. Memorials are preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or Schools. Young & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. in Perryville, MO provided the arrangements.

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Francis Toohey Jr.

August 24, 1926 - June 26, 2013