James Huston Toms

James Huston Toms was born in Buncombe County, NC on November 29, 1945 to Marion Frederick Toms, Sr and Joy Wellford Toms.  He passed away surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, June 5th, 2026 in Hendersonville NC.

Jim attended Hendersonville High School and Bob Jones Academy as well as Bob Jones University and law school at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, transferring to Duke Law School where he graduated with Juris Doctor degree in 1968.

He was married to Susan Beliveau for 58 years.   

Jim was a Lieutenant in the Navy JAG Corps from 1969 to 1974. After discharge from the Navy in 1974, Jim practiced law in Hendersonville NC.

Jim was a charter member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Hendersonville, NC, where he was an active member until his death.  He was passionate about many community interests including music, the arts, and local history of Henderson County and Western North Carolina. 

He is survived by his wife Susan and daughters Desiree of Hendersonville, NC and Megan of Chattanooga, TN and sister-in-law Val Toms along with multiple nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Marion Frederick Toms, Sr and Joy Wellford Toms, brothers Marion Frederick Toms, Jr, Robert Lee Toms, Sr. and sister Nancy Toms Daniel.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 2pm at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2101 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville, NC.

Jackson Funeral Service is honored to assist the Toms family.