Toby Jay Jump's Obituary
Toby J. Jump, 51, of Niantic, was taken unexpectedly, and entered into his eternal peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, 11:00 am, also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Illiopolis. Memorials may be made to the Sangamon Valley JFL.
Toby was born April 5, 1957, in Macomb, IL, to Ron and Sherry Hayner Jump. He married Brenda Henderson on August 11, 1984. He worked for Caterpillar, and helped weld the world’s largest mining truck. He put his heart and soul into being the head coach of the Sangamon Valley JFL. He was a brother member of the Local UAW 751. He and his wife enjoyed camping with their children in Tennessee the past 25 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed campfires. He loved country music, especially Tracy Lawrence. He would never miss a Nascar race. His children were the love of his life, and he enjoyed their activities with them.
He is survived by his wife of almost 25 years, Brenda; four children, Jamie Brown husband, Rob; Jeremy Jump; Jordan Jump; Jacob Jump; two brothers, Jeff Jump wife, Linda; Tim Jump; sister, Suzy Ziegler husband, Jeff; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
The family of Toby J. Jump is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL.
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