Anthony Arlis "Tony" Key

Anthony "Tony" Arlis Key – age 57 of Corryton passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, after a long battle with colon cancer. He was the proud owner of Superior Construction in Knoxville, TN which was his life. If you knew him you were considered a friend! Tony never met or turned down a stranger. He loved hard and protected hard. He had a deep love of family, friends, and grandkids. Tony loved working, mowing, Harleys and horses.
Preceded in death by father, Arlis Clark Key; grandfather, Lavern Bradshaw; grandparents, Carson and Lillian Weaver; and brother, David Clark Key.
Survived by his wife, Natalie Ramsey Key, whom he loved with everything he had and always told everyone how grateful he was. They were a life team of Greatness! He is also survived by son, Tristen (Kelsey) Key; bonus children, Caleb Hart and Nic Key; daughters, Topan (John) Thompson and Courtney (Josh) Byrum; mother, Dorothy Faye (Mike) Ramsey; grandchildren, Chloe Byrum, Palmer Byrum, Mia Byrum, and Tate Thompson; brother, Darrell (Amy) Key; sisters, Candy (Mark Culver) Ashby and Brenda (Wade) Zachary; step-sisters, Karen (Bob) Spence and Kelly (Al) Wilcox; step-brothers, Rick Wilcox and Scott (Kelly) Wilcox; and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr. Wahid Hanna and staff at UT Cancer Center and Dr. Nathan Smith with UT Internal Medicine.
The family will receive friends 4:00-7:00 PM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Bridges Funeral Home followed by the funeral service at 7:00 PM with Pastor Wade Zachary officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:00 PM on Sunday at Bridges Funeral Home and go in procession to Roseberry Cemetery for a 2:00 PM interment. Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com