James Michael Toncrey, Sr.

James Michael Toncrey, Sr., age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Born on December 30, 1943, in Biloxi, MS, James was the son of the late Iris Quave Toncrey and Anthony Toncrey, Sr. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and went on to attend one year at Perkinston Community College.

James proudly served for four years in the Army National Guard. He dedicated 35 years of his career as a salesman with Liberty National Life Insurance Company. Following his retirement, he opened Toncrey's Auto Sales, which he operated for 10 years.

A man deeply rooted in his community, James was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and participated in numerous local organizations including the Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, and the D’Iberville Community Club. He once held the honor of being crowned King of D’Iberville Mardi Gras.

James had many hobbies, including fishing, boating, traveling, and working in his yard.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Anthony Toncrey, Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Jane Roberts Toncrey; his children, Cindy Toncrey (Mark) Ward and James Michael Toncrey, Jr.; his grandchildren, Savannah (Brian) Kozlowski, Garrison West, Grant West and Britney Seymour; and his great-grandchildren, Carter Page Kozlowski and Jane Austin Kozlowski. He is also survived by his siblings, Sandra Holmes, Cathy Newell, Rebecca Lyons, Debbie Hardy and Larry Toncrey.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Saad’s Hospice for their compassionate care.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by an 11:00 am funeral service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at D’Iberville Memorial Park.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Michael Toncrey, Sr.