Anthony ‘Tony’ DeLaughterMARION – Anthony "Tony" DeLaughter, age 51, of North Manchester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, surrounded by his family.
Tony was born on Sept. 26, 1969, in Wabash to Darwin and Valeria Layne DeLaughter. Tony married Kelly Newman on Oct. 10, 2008.
Tony, along with Kelly, owned and operated DeLaughter Bail Bonds and Indiana Tow and Recovery. He was a member of the Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Deming Lodge 88 F&AM of Indiana.
Tony is survived by his wife, Kelly DeLaughter, of North Manchester; two sons: Braden Fortner, of North Manchester; and Christian DeLaughter, of Syracuse; two daughters: Laynen DeLaughter and Alexandra (Carl) Valadez, both of North Manchester; a stepdaughter, Amber (Chance) Shockey, of Arizona; his father, Darwin DeLaughter; a brother, Tim (Michelle) DeLaughter, of Japan; a sister, Tana (Darin) Lehr, of Delphi; and a grandson, Elliot DeLaughter.
Tony's mother, Valeria, preceded him in death.
Tony lived by the belief and desire to be "rich" in kindness – being helpful to everyone who knew him. Through his bail bondsman and towing businesses, he often went above and beyond to help strangers. And his friends and family knew he could be counted on to lend a hand whenever he could.
Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at Sweetwater Assembly of God, 2551 Ind. 114, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9 in the church with visitation one hour prior to funeral services. Pastor Jeremy Jones is officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.
Arrangements are entrusted to Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion.
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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.
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