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Obituary For Anthony “Tont Tone” Strickland
Mr. Anthony LaMonte Strickland was born January 26, 1975, in Troup County, Georgia. He was the first child born to Sheila Strickland Dudley. He departed this life on Friday, September 1, 2023 at his residence in West Point, GA.
Anthony gave his life to Christ at an early age and joined the New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. In later years, he joined the Emanuel Chapel CME Church, West Point, GA. “Tony” aka “Tont Tone” ,as he was known by many, was a dedicated, faithful servant in both churches as well as a passionate minster of music by way of drummer for over 20 years.
He was a 1993 graduate of Troup County Comprehensive High School.
Tony had several employers, with longstanding employment with Country's Barbecue for 17 years. Tony enjoyed playing the drums, watching the GA Bulldogs, and spending time with his family and friends.
He affectionately loved everyone and never met a stranger.
He was preceded in death by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strickland Jr, Jerry Thomas Sr., Steven McCoy, Linda White, Deborah Huguley, Gregory Thomas, Charles Foreman, Byron Moore Jr., and Althea Strickland.
He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Sheila and Steve Dudley of West Point, GA; his forever love, Tameika Russell of West Point, GA; siblings, Jerry (DaVasha) Thomas, Ryan Thomas, Maria Thomas all of West Point, GA, Erica Dudley, LaToya Harden both of LaGrange, GA, SteveAnna Wallace of Newburg, NC; uncles, William (Jackie) Strickland of Pearland, TX, Henry (Bernice) Strickland of McDonough, GA, Christopher (Andrea) Strickland of San Antonio, TX, Samuel Strickland of Villa Rica, GA; aunts, Brenda Moss of Ewa Villages, HI, Doris Autry of Lanett, AL, Jackie Forman of West Point, GA, Karen Frazier, Eula Swinney, Beulah Doby and Marilyn Thomas of Atlanta, GA ; great aunts, Willie M. Strickland of West Point, GA, Doris Harris of Anaheim, CA, Mattie Brown and Maywood, IL; nieces, Keinardia Thomas, Jammeria Culpepper both of LaGrange, GA, Zah’Kayla Glasco of Valley, AL; nephews, Ryan Thomas Jr, LaTavious Slaton both of LaGrange, GA; cousins reared as sisters, Coretta(Bryon Sr.) Moore, Snellville, GA and Fontaine Strickland, Lanett, AL, Jumeka Strickland, Roanoke, AL; God-Sister, Katrista B. Gray, LaGrange GA; host of cousins and friends; a special family in love, The Russell Family.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET in the sanctuary of the Emanuel Chapel CME Church 1309 E. 10th Street, West Point, GA which Pastor LaVisha Williams, Eulogist, Rev. Derrick Miller, Rev. Star Miller, Rev. C. J. Smith, assisting.
Interment will follow in Marseilles Cemetery, 400-498 E. 12th Street, West Point, GA 31833
Public Viewing will take place on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Final Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Lee Mortuary
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Foshanta Garth sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Anthony “Tont Tone” Strickland - September 08, 2023
You and your family are in our prayers and you have our condolences. Love Ruby Garth and her daughters Telisa, Valerie, and Shanta
TONK WE BEEN KNOWING YOU SINCE YOU WAS A BABY. CITY LIMIT STREET WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. OUR FAMILY SENDS LOVE AND PRAYER TO THE STRICKLAND AND DUDLEY FAMILY.GOD PLUCK A GOOD ONE. MAY YOU REST IN ENTERNITY. THE WINSTON AND HURSTON FAMILY.🙏🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖
To the Strickland Family we are sending our deepest sympathy to the loss of your love one. He will truly be missed. Everything I seen him he had his drums sticks in his hand. I seen him last weeks coming from the soup kitchen with Tameka by his side. I know he will be missed by her also. But family put your hands in God unchanging hands and he will carry you through. The Brooks & Higgins Family
One of the most nicest person I've ever worked for im going to truly miss working for you my friend it's not ever going to be the same love ya tony and to the family my deepest condolences to everyone
To the Strickland Family we are sending our condolences to you all so sorry for you loss. He will missed by all not seeing him with his drum sticks and Tameka by his side.
To the Strickland Family: I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your son. Shelia hold you head high an reach for the Stars bc he put up a good fight. Dora be strong bc you were a true BLESSING to HIM.
