Tony “Toad” L. Ankney

PAULDING: Tony “Toad” L. Ankney, age 55 died Wednesday, May 1 at his residence.

He was born June 11, 1963 in Paulding, the son of Elizabeth A. (Meyers) and Larry L. Ankney. On October 17, 1994 he married Kelly J. Adams, who survives. He was previously employed by Thompson Steel, Taylor Made Glass and Herbert E. Orr. He enjoyed farming, camping and nature.

He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Ankney, Paulding; daughter, Allison, Paulding; sister, Sherry (Dan) Kaufman, Paulding, brothers, Donald (Linda), Paulding, Ronald, Paulding, Randy (Wendy Groves), Cecil, and John, Oakwood; nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Larry.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, May 7 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.

Visitation will be from 2 – 8 PM Monday, May 6 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Tuesday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Masses or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com