Mr. John B. Toumbacaris, 88, died Monday, April 6, 2009 in New York. Mr. Toumbacaris was born April 10, 1920 in New York City. He married Louise Mercer of Bladenboro on September 1, 1945.

He served in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II and served in the United States and Europe in the Glider Division. He worked for the New York City Housing Authority for 25 years as Manager of some of their projects before his retirement in 1977. He was Chairman of the Education Committee for the Local Union 237 for over 15 years.

He was formerly a member of Parkchester Baptist Church in Bronx, NY where he served as Chairman of Deacons and for the last 19 years and he was a member of the North Presbyterian Church in Flushing, NY where he served as Elder and Church Clerk.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Mercer Toumbacaris; one son, Robert Toumbacaris and wife, Lu Ann, two grand children, Alexandria and Nicholas; two sisters-in-laws, Nolie Lennon of Bladenboro and Annie Ruth Johnson of Winston Salem; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 10, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at Galeed Baptist Church in Bladenboro. Burial will follow at Butters Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, April 10, 2009 at Galeed Baptist Church from 10:00 until 11:00 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Galeed Baptist Church Memorial Fund, Bladenboro, NC 28320.

Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. in Lumberton is serving the Toumbacaris family.