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Tony Becker Obituary
He was born March 19, 1954, in Carrollton, to Fredrick and Donna (Shaw) Becker. He married Elizabeth Mundon on June 8, 1974, in Greenfield, and she survives.
Also surviving is his mother; a daughter, Lori Anne (Rance) Dobbs of Wrights; two sons, Jason (Lisette) of O'Fallon, Mo., and James of Norfolk, Va.; five grandchildren, Austin Becker, Logan Dobbs, Madison Dobbs, Brielle Becker and Elana Becker; and two sisters, Theresa (Richard) Jett of Greenfield and Tina Finley of Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father.
Tony owned and operated F. W. Becker Inc., having worked there for 47 years. He was a 1972 graduate of Greenfield High School and an avid deer hunter.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Shields-Bishop Funeral Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Private burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the family.
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Ida Chapman-Vickroy
September 24, 2011
Donna and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss--I remember that we have been through a lot with good times and bad
Ida Chapman-Vickroy
September 23, 2011
Donna and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. All of you are always in the back of my mind. Missing the Thanksgiving's we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time.
Cindy (Barnett) Smock and family.
Virginia & Anton Wass
September 21, 2011
Donna,
Was so sorry to hear about your Tony; I couldn't hardly believe it. I kind of think Silver & Robin are coming but I am not sure. Will be contacting you later.
Virginia & Anton Wass
September 21, 2011
Donna & family
I am sorry for you loss. I truly understand how you are feeling. There is no greater loss, than a loss of a child. The hurt and loss is always there, it's like losing a part of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless you and help you through this.
Loving,
Mary and Lloyd Ruby
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