Tony Allen Brown

Birth date: Aug 29, 1949 Death date: Nov 18, 2018

Tony Allen Brown, age 69, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at his residence. He attended Virginia High School and was a graduate of King College. Tony was an employee at Food City for 39 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Brown; mother, Nellie Brown; brother, Roger Brown. He is survived by many first cousins; sister-in-law, Pam Brown and niece, Hollie Moody. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Akard Funeral Home chapel with Minister Bill Merritt officiating. The interment and committal will be at 11 am, Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 – 6:45 pm prior to the service. Condolences may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Brown.Read Obituary

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Jean Green

281w ago

Tony always greeted me with a smile, or a fake snarl, when I checked out at Food City. At first I was a little put off by his seemingly abrupt manner. As I got to know him better, I found him to be a most delightful fellow. I always enjoyed interacting with him and finding out what he was doing for the holidays or the weekend. The last time I saw Tony he commented on all the odd things in my cart, diapers, Mac and cheese, whole milk. He knew those were items I seldom purchased and we had a nice conversation about the grandkids coming to town. When I went to Food City the Monday after he died, I was disappointed that he was not at the register. I was looking forward to the teasing he would give me for buying food for six more guests who were coming to visit. Three different Food City employees stopped to tell me about Tony's death. I stood in the aisle and cried - such a shock and such a loss. Tony made my frequent trips to the grocery store a pleasure. He brought joy and cheer to my life. I can't go in the store now without feeling an enormous sense of loss. Please know that Tony was loved and appreciated by many, many people whose lives he touched every day. Peace to you and your family.
Jean R. Green

Amy Lawson

282w ago

in honor of Tony.

Tony was a very kind man. I will miss his stories and him keeping me in line. We love and miss you!

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Kimberly Humphrey

282w ago

Tony was a great guy and even though times changed this little man stayed the same. He would always talk to me about life in general and us swapping stories of what had happened the days before. Prayers for the family on the loss of this sweet and gentle but somewhat blunt man. Tony...I’ll sure miss you my sweet friend.

Sandy Hicks

Tony was are very different person than any one I have ever know. He ment very much to me. I have know Tony almost 30 years. He an Debbie Bowling was the nicest people in that store to me 30 years ago when Dave an I got married. He never changed. Always had something to say about the way I dressed. He was one of a kind. He kept telling to come to work at food city, so I finley did. He was always good to me. I kept coming to see him ever week after I left fcity. I will always miss him. One of a kind he was. Love u Tony.

Kimberly Humphrey

282w ago

in honor of Tony.

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Elaine Campbell

283w ago

Tony woill be greatly missrd.. Employees of Food City worked with him daily.. he was our brother and will be greatly missed. 39 years with our brother with a big heart
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Jenny Green

Name is Jennifer green i worked with tony at food city for 7 years he was a good person to me i am going to miss seeing him at food city he always gave me a hug i am sorry every sorry for yalls Los he is a angel and hewill be missed by a alot of people at nose he so rest in peace and we all love you tony