Richard Brent Toms

October 24, 1973 - December 20, 2020

Richard Brent Toms, better known simply as "Brent" to his friends and family, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 20, 2020 following a watercraft accident in Fort Myers. He was 47 years old. Brent was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania on October 24, 1973, the proud son to Marsha (Englar) and Richard W. Toms. He was a longtime resident of Walkersville, Maryland before relocating to Florida in 1998. Once living in Southwest Florida, he became a valued member of the Lee County Code Enforcement Office. Brent loved and played baseball his entire life and was a beloved Coach for the Sentinels baseball team at Evangelical Christian School. He was also an active member of Next Level Church. Brent leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Jennyfer (Masters) Toms; his cherished daughter Hayden Toms; his beloved sister Tara Jenkins and his parents. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The Kutcher Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private operating foundation in Baltimore and Hartford County, Maryland which runs a number of innovative, community charitable programs that promote leadership development, mentoring, and making a positive difference in the world. They are coordinating a collection for a memorial fund from friends of Brent, including many members of the local baseball communities that have been touched by his presence and wish to help provide some support for his family. From Kutcher Foundation Executive Director, John Kutcher: “Brent was the kindest person. I’ve never seen anyone so talented, yet so humble — someone so passionate, yet so calm. He was part of the soul of our annual Fort Myers Baseball Tournament Team each Fall. A tremendous person, athlete, father, and husband who leaves behind his wife, Jenny, and their daughter, Hayden, who just started high school." To make a donation to Brent's memorial fund, please visit the following website:- https://kutcherfoundation.org/donation/ A Memorial Service for Brent will be celebrated at Next Level Church, 12400 Plantation Road, Fort Myers, Florida 33966, (239) 274-3755 on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Time of the service is not yet confirmed, please check with the church or back here for additional details which will be posted as soon as further information becomes available. To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time please visit Brent's memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.