Mr. Tony Antione Straughter

"When death has come and taken our loved ones, it leaves our home so lonely and drear and then do we wonder why others prosper, living so wicked year after year Farther along we'll know all about it, farther along we'll understand why Cheer up my brother live in the sunshine, we’ll understand it all by and by."

It is with profound sorrow, that the Owners, Management and Staff at Gatlin Mortuary, Inc. stand alongside the Straughter Family, to announce the earthly transition of: Mr. Tony Antione Straughter of Valdosta, Georgia was born Monday, December 5, 1977, in Hahira, Georgia, to the late Willie James and Stella Mae Straughter of Valdosta, Georgia. He attended Valdosta City Schools and was number 21 for The Valdosta Wildcats. God in his wisdom, dispatched his angels to usher “TONY” from this side of life on Friday, September 29, 2023. Tony was full of life, he loved his children, family, and friends. 

Funeral Services are planned for Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM from THE VICTORY CHURCH - 1619 North Lee Street, Valdosta, Georgia. Pastor Anthony Holiday will be the officiating minister. 

When you have experienced the loss of a dear loved one, you can trust THAT GATLIN MORTUARY NAME to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Mr. James Gatlin Sr., and his staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing and recovery.

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