Daniel Ray Toombs

Daniel Ray Toombs, age 65 of Purmela, passed away on the morning of September 22, 2021.

The family will hold a private service at a later date. Burial will be at Wiley P. Grubb cemetery in Ireland, TX.

Daniel was born in Ft. Worth on April 5, 1956 to the late Robert E. Toombs and Mary Beth Graybill Toombs. He grew up and attended school in San Benito, TX.

The majority of his adult life was spent in Tomball, TX as a Police Officer, Firefighter, and member of NWEMS.  After retirement, Daniel and Patricia moved to Gatesville before settling in Purmela.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patricia Ann; sons, Jason Wiley and wife Samantha of Downs, KS and Nathan Ray of Purmela, TX; grandson, Aiden; siblings, David and wife Sue, James and wife Nancy, Ginger Johnson, Kathy Crowe, Mary Meyers and husband Terry, Margaret Agnew and husband Craig, Dorothy Noland and husband Terry; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials be designated to the Boys and Girls Club at 2533 E. Main St. Gatesville, TX 76528.