Alan Eugene “Boostie” Toms, born August 21, 1951, passed away peacefully at home, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Russell Toms Sr., Barbara Ruth Baylor Toms; brother, William Victor Toms.
Survivors, children, Julian Toms, LaRonda Turman; former wife, Juanita Toms; grandchildren, Shania Davis, Micah Davis; great-grandchildren, Zayden Martinez, Miguel Martinez, all of Knoxville; devoted step-mother, Patricia P. Toms; brothers, Russell (Cynthia) Toms Jr., Spanaway, WA, Ronald (Mary) Toms, Nashville, TN; sister, Rev. Dr. Barbara J. Canada, Nashville, TN; step-sister Ellaina Roberts, Cleveland, TN; nieces, Vyckea Moss, Valexis Turman whom he helped to raise; devoted sister-in-law, Carter Turman; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members too numerous to name.
Family will receive friends, 10-11 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020; Memorial service, 11 a.m., Rev. Dr. Barbara Canada, Officiating. Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY