Coach Bobby Toon

Coach Bobby Toon, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Mr. Toon was born on January 12, 1936, in Crutchfield, Kentucky to the late Milford Toon and Mamie (Gore) Toon. He was a United States Army Private having served in the Cold War and upon returning home, he attended Murray State University where he played football and ran track. Mr. Toon was a retired teacher and coach, having coached high school basketball and football for approximately 20 years. During that time, he coached at Murray High, Calloway County, and Marshall County, even leading the Murray High Basketball team to the State Tournament in 1974.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Shirley (Cathey) Toon; six brothers; and three sisters.

Survivors include one daughter Shara Olivier and husband Mike Olivier of El Cajon, California; three grandchildren, Jacqueline Brown and husband Nathan Brown of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Caroline Olivier and husband Peter Cuppernull of Brooklyn, New York, and Stephen Olivier and fiancé Claire Holland of Dallas, Texas; three great grandchildren, Cameron, Miles, and Faith Brown; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. John Dale will officiate and burial to follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2026, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the MISD Foundation For Excellence, P.O. Box 1417, Murray, Kentucky 42071 for the future establishment of a scholarship honoring Mr. Toon’s years of service to the Murray Independent School District.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com