Anthony L. “Tony” Leedy, 59, a native of Etna Troy Township, Whitley County, passed away peacefully among family and friends, May 1, 2013, at Hospice by the Sea, Boca Raton, Fla. He was born Nov. 6, 1953, at Wolf Lake, the beloved son of Kenneth R. and Lona M. Gaff Leedy. He attended school at Etna-Troy Grade School, Columbia City High School and Ball State University, where he was a brother of the fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. After college he moved to Fort Wayne, where he was a bar manager at the Summit Club from 1985-95 and then a buyer for Sand Point Greenhouses for 10 years. He always dreamed of moving to Florida and his dream finally came true in 2005 when he moved to Fort Lauderdale with his good friends Michael Roffelsen and Clark Rogers. He worked at Needlepoint Originals on Las Olas Boulevard from 2006-12. He was gifted with an eye for beauty, both in his surroundings and people. He touched so many lives with his charm, humor and grace. He brought joy into the hearts of everyone he met. He always loved playing games of any kind, a true competitor at heart. If you were ever stumped on a topic, he knew the answer. He also was active in playing softball in Fort Lauderdale as shortstop and first baseman. He was inducted as an honorary member of the SFAAA Hall of Fame in 2013. Surviving are a sister, Marlene (and spouse Daryle) Hill, Big Lake; six nephews; four nieces; 20 great-nieces and -nephews; two great-great nephews; and his feline companion, Smitty. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Eugene Leedy; and a sister, Joan Joy Leedy Butler. A celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Private burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Calling is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Hospice by the Sea, 1531 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486. Condolences may be sent via www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com
