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Anthony Lee Widmer

d. December 18, 2024

A graveside service will be held for Anthony “Tony” Lee Widmer, age 71, at Arlington Cemetery, in Homer, LA, on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Jerry Gill, officiating. Visitation will be at the graveside from 1-2 p.m., prior to the service.

 Tony was born August 14, 1953, in El Dorado, AR, to F. L. “Leroy” and Frances “Doodle” Jones Widmer. He entered into rest on December 18, 2024, in Waldron, AR. Tony was a member and served as a deacon at Ruple Baptist Church for many years. He was an avid lover of animals and always had a dog. Tony was a motorcycle enthusiast and mechanic who would rebuild old Harleys and traveled the United States. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Tony was a kind person who would give anyone in need the shirt off his back.

 He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Andy Widmer and wife Julie of Homer, LA; sister, Tea’ Heard and husband Richard of Homer, LA; six nieces and nephews, Leah Walker and husband James, Lori Thurmon and husband Henry, Mitzi Koeppl and husband Chris, Drew Widmer and wife Christie, Kim Stanberry and husband Brady, and Briana Pental and husband Chad; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews, as well as great-great nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends; and his baby dog, B.B.

 Tony’s family would like to express their gratitude to Carla Hodson, Pastor Larry Free, Tracy Bradford, the director of Gentiva Hospice and Mercy Hospital along with their staffs for the care and compassion shown him during his final days.

 Pallbearers will be nephews and great-nephews, Chad Pental, James Walker, Henry Thurmon, Ethan Harvey, and Jackson Bailey.

 In lieu of flowers honoring Tony, his family suggests memorials be made to Samaritans’ Purse or The Gideons. 

 

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel 

 

 

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Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Sunday, December 22, 2024

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