Graveside services for David Henry Tobey, 83, formerly of Chickasha, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 in the Alex Cemetery with Kim Hayes officiating.
David Henry Tobey was born June 9, 1938 in Garvin County, Oklahoma to Roy Raymond Tobey and Edith (Clark) Tobey. He died Saturday, June 12, 2021 in Oklahoma City.
David grew up in Alex and graduated from Alex High School. He was in the United States Army Reserves for over 8 years.
On October 23, 1962, he married Carol Jean Ayers and they had over 47 years together until her death in 2010. He and his wife were longtime members of Calvary Baptist Church.
He was employed at J & W Grill for many years and the last ten years he was a co-owner. He then worked for Maremont, which later became Arvin Industries, retiring when he was 53 due to health reasons. David loved watching westerns.
He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife Carol, brother Donald Tobey and grandson Bill Comer.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law Carol “Denise” and Joseph Fogie of Alex, Dianna and Gary Smith of Lubbock, Texas and Chris Hoffman of Lubbock, Texas; nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and other extended family and friends.
Viewing will be at Ferguson Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 15 th from 1:00 pm until 7:00 p.m.
Services are under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.