Toby Dean
Dunn
November 19, 1960 - November 17, 2025
Toby Dean Dunn, age 64, of Florence, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, November 21st from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Woodmont Baptist Church of Florence. The service will follow at 1:00 pm at the church with Brother Chad Hess officiating. Burial will be at Greenview Cemetery.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Suzette Davies.
Survivors are his loving wife of 34 years, Shelaine Dunn; daughters, Kristen Jefferson (Kyle) and Whitney Dunn; siblings, Tony Dunn, Tami Windham, and Terry Paul; granddaughter, Jordan.
Toby lived his life with a deep love for the Lord and a sincere desire to lead others to Him. Through his many years of teaching and coaching, he poured faith, strength, and encouragement into everyone he met. Toby devoted more than four decades to teaching, coaching and shaping the lives of students across Alabama and Tennessee, but his true calling was caring for people.
His accomplishments included leading teams to numerous championship seasons, guiding a program to a state title, and earning Hall of Fame recognition for his decades of coaching excellence.
More than his accomplishments, Toby will be remembered for his character, his integrity, his compassion, his steady presence, and his ability to make others feel valued. He influenced generations through a life that consistently reflected Christ.
Toby leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and lives forever changed by his kindness. He will be deeply missed by his wife, daughters, family, students, athletes, coworkers, and all who were blessed to know him.
Visitation
November 21, 2025
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Visitation
Woodmont Baptist Church, Darby Drive, Florence, AL, USA
November 21, 2025 11:00 am
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November 21, 2025
1:00 pm
Funeral
Woodmont Baptist Church, Darby Drive, Florence, AL, USA
November 21, 2025 1:00 pm
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November 21, 2025
2:30 pm
Interment
Greenview Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Old Chisholm Road, Florence, AL, USA
November 21, 2025 2:30 pm
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5 Comments on “Toby Dean Dunn”
Toby was a great man that loved Jesus and his family. His Godly character impacted everyone but especially his student’s.
A life well lived for Jesus.
Prayers for Shelaine and family at this time. He was a wonderful person.
So sorry for your loss. My daughter had Coach Dunn just a few years ago freshman year. She really struggled going back to public school after 2 years homeschooled. But Coach Dunn brightened her days! She thought the world of him! He was an a wonderful teacher! Praying for the family and his friends. It’s clear to see the impact he made on so many!
I went to High School, Young Life, and same church youth group with Toby in Huntsville and then UNA. His home was minutes from my house. He was always the real deal. Faithful and genuine in His love for Jesus, and for others I loved hanging out with both Tony and Toby and have many positive memories of encouragementment and ministry opportunities around him. I am truly saddened for the loss of a great man of God and his wife and family will be in our prayers as they grieve. I’m so sorry it happened so close to the holidays as well.
Shelaine and girls, Gerald and I were so sorry to hear this. He left a wonderful legacy, and so many people were impacted by his life. We are praying for you all now and in the days to come.
Love and Prayers, The Hovater Family