Birth date: May 25, 1938 Death date: Oct 11, 2015
Decatur-Jerry Ray “Toby” Tobias, 77, of Decatur, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Jerry was born May 25, 1938, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Henry Ira and Mary Alice Tobias. In 1951 the fam Read Obituary
I MENT JERRY AT THE DECATUR ATHLETIC CLUB AND ENJOYED MANY FRIENDLY TALKS WITH HIM. OFIE AND I SPENT A WONDERFUL TIME AT CAROLE AND JERRY'S PLACE IN HILTON HEAD. SO SORRY TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING.WE WERE OUT OF TOWN AND JUST HEARD OF HIS PASSING.PLEASE EXCEPT OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES.FRANK LEE AND OFIE HILL
Dear Patsy and Family,Bob and I were so sorry to read of your father's passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.May peace be with you all as you grieve this loss.Love and hugs,Julie and Bob Blythe
To the best friend and father a guy could have I am going to miss you dad. You were a true inspiration how Michelle, Patsy and I turned out. I will miss the times that we spent talking about baseball, Formula One, and politics. Love you,Barry
Jerry was a great guy. I'm so sorry to hear of his sudden passing. I'll always remember the Johnny Ray act that he, Bruce and Howard performed in high school. I have enjoyed getting to know him better and visiting at Panera on Friday mornings the last few years, and Diamond's on Mondays as well. May God bless you and watch over you, Carol.
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Thanks be to God for his good life and now his reunion with many friends in the Lord in heaven. I know my father and our family were glad to know him and your extended family while at FAITH Lutheran in Springfield, IL and I was glad to know your family as a youth, being a good influence on my life. To GOD be the GLORY!John 3 :16. He is enjoying the fruits of his acceptance of God's grace in his life. "At the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord."Healthy inspirations and prayers for all of you for your lives from now until your step into eternity.Philip D. Witkop
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One of the things I looked forward to on the trips to Decatur was to sit and talk with Jerry. He was quite opinionated about a few topics and had no problem letting you hear them. I was glad to have the opportunity to talk with him one more time and meet some of his family on my last trip. Lisa and I join the family in mourning their loss.
Carol and family, Dick and I want to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family.We always enjoyed seeing and visiting with you and Jerry when we cameto Decatur. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.Dick and Donna Hurley
I always thought I was the biggest Cardinal fan around until I met Jerry. When I would make trips to Decatur he would inevitably search me out to discuss the Cardinals. He was very proud of his "brick" outside of Busch Stadium. He was a rare source of Cardinal history, and I think it is great they are currently playing the Cubs (whom he loathed) in the baseball postseason for the first time. Rest in peace Jerry, and please give my regards to Stan The Man.Greg Trusner
