I was  saddened when I heard the news of Tony's passing. He will always be the little brother I never had 

I have a memory with him he would always say that he didn't like my dad and one time he hit me dad 

I'm going to miss you. I've been thinking about all my memories of you. How each one holds a special place in my heart. From you telling me the story about how you taught me to punch when I was 2. You said after about 20 minutes of it. I called your name, you turned to look at me and I hit you in the eye. You said you laughed so loud and was like welp I did my job. Another time, I was 18. I came to stay with you guys for a month after your back surgery. Me, you, and Christopher had walked down to the carnival at Neewollah. We were leaving, I stepped off the sidewalk wrong and started to fall. Well, I hit the ground and rolled right back into a standing position, still holding my drink. You laughed so hard you had to sit down. You were like never in my life have I seen anyone do that. These are a couple of my favorites. But I have so many more. I will cherish them forever. Rest easy and I love you. 💙

Dinner after Tonys Celebration of Life w family location old Burger King where Tony Mom managed — with John and Dianne Warnock, Debra Wicker, Glenda Behrens, rana bowlin, Jessica Bowlin and James

Tony’s Celebration of Life Service

Deb, I am saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. Fred and I send our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and all of the family. May God’s love and fond memories comfort you at this time.

Aunt Donna

I didn’t spend much time with Tony over the years because we lived so far away but when I was around he was always very proud and happy.  I think my best memories of him were when we had all the kids together and spent time out at Elk City Lake.  Chris was really young then and was more like a nephew than a brother-in-law.  I think Tony’s favorite thing in life was being a father and spending time with family.  My last memory of Tony was not as good as he was already sick, he wasn’t eating much and we had the opportunity to pray together…after that he ate a whole bacon cheeseburger I had picked up for him in town.  It doesn’t seem that significant but he was laughing and talking more.  It was a good day for Tony in a time that wasn’t so good.  My prayer is that his family finds peace in his passing, I truly believe he is in a better place.