Milton Needham Toxey, 84, of 104 w. Main St. died Monday at 4:30 a,m. in Albemarle Hospital after a short illness. He was a native of Shiloh and lived in Elizabeth City for the past 35 years. He was the son of the late Wiley and Bettie Needham Toxey. A member of the First Baptist Church, he led the singing in the Mens Bible Class for 35 years. He was also a former school teacher and retired farmer. He was the oldest funeral director in this area. He started in the business in Camden County in 1932, moved to Elizabeth City and operated the Pierce and Toxey Funeral Home until 1939. He moved to main street and operated until his retirement in 1964. He also operated the Shiloh Gining Co. He is survived by His wife, Mrs. Mary Forbes Toxey, two daughters, Mrs. John A. Dwiggins of Greensboro and Mrs. Thomas J. Duren of Norfolk, One son Milton Wiley Toxey of Shiloh and six grandchildren. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 4:00 p. m. , in Twiford Memorial Chapel by the Rev. Maynard Magnum, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and the Rev. C. Aubrey McLellan, pastor of Shiloh Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. –March ,25. 1968
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