Toby Wisham was born on December 2, 1977 in Centreville, Illinois to Christel A. Wisham and Terrence L. Jones. Toby confessed his faith in Christ at an early age and joined his family church, Pilgrim Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. M.R. Lemons where he was active in the Youth Choir where he sang Tenor and played drums for the church. He was the reason the church purchased the drums. Willie Roby and Robert Lee Jones preceded him in death.

Toby was educated in the East St. Louis School District #189. He played baseball at Local Khoury League and played in the marching band at East St. Louis Sr. High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he served 4 years.

After his enlistment, he was employed with Roofer Local Roofing Company for 20 years. Toby was also known as "The Neighborhood Barber." He was known for his $10 Haircut Special, he had numerous clientele. Toby loved all of his family and his greatest accomplishment was his children.

Toby departed this life on May 1, 2022. Toby's legacy lives on through his parents, Christel A. Wisham and Terrence (Tracey) Jones; his son, Toby Wisham Jr. of St. Louis, MO; his daughters, Tytiana Wisham of Carbondale, IL, Shamya Haywood of Texas, Talia Wisham of Belleville, IL, and Taloria Wisham of St. Louis, MO; grandmothers Charlene Wade and Lois Jones; 11 siblings, brothers, Joshua Wisham, Travis Wells, Tarvell Wells, Christin Stewart, Devon Johnson, Terrence Jones Jr., and Terrain Jones; sisters, LaShanda Wisham, Doneshia Gardner, LaQuanda Lampkins, and Tamekia Wells; uncles, Anthony Wisham, Terry Wade, Carlos Jones, and Derrick Jones; aunts, Shelia (LaManuel) Hatcher, Lisa Jones, and a host of great uncles, great aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.