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Tony W. Exford Sr.

1962 - 2021

Tony W. Exford Sr. obituary, 1962-2021, Gary, IN

BORN

1962

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Tony Exford Obituary

Tony W. Exford Sr. was born to Robert and Claudine Exford on June 16, 1962, in Gary, IN. He was educated through the Gary Public School System, graduating from Horace Mann High School, Class of 1980. Tony is proceeded in death by his wife, Lula Exford, parents, Robert & Claudine Exford, brothers Henry Turner and Ronald Exford Sr. He leaves to cherish his memories; son Tony Jr. (Leslie) of Portage, IN; daughters Deanna (Khazim) Hunter and Keondra Exford, both of Gary, IN; grandchildren: Za'Dayah Exford, Zier Hunter, Zariah Hunter, and Tyra Exford; brothers, Gerald (Sandra) Exford, Marvin Exford, both of Wisconsin, and Donald Exford of Fort Wayne, IN; sisters, Robin (Robert) Hollis of Peoria, IL, and Michelle Johnson of Michigan. Several sisters and brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., with Family Hours from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, December 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. All services held at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Interment at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 30, 2021.

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Cathy Dillon

December 3, 2021

To my childhood friend family remember ever step you take the Love don't go away they walk beside you everyday. So be strong my childhood Friend who we play w h en the street lights cane on.

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Ron Gold

December 1, 2021

RIP Tony Sr. - Gerald, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. May you and your family find strength in this time of sorrow.

Annette Mathis

November 30, 2021

Rest Easy King. What a beautiful family the Exfords on the corner of 13th and Polk. From the Webb, Segrest and Mathis family. We will continue to pray for the entire family during this difficult season.

Jeffery Bess

November 30, 2021

Rest Easy my childhood friend. My condolences to the Exford family

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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