KING – Anthony (Tony)

Born on March 21, 1947. Passed away October 11, 2021.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021.

Loved husband of Lynne (dec).

Loving father and father-in-law of Andrew and Hayley, Nicholas and Stacey, Stephen and Clair.

Grandfather to Chelsey, Elisha and Piper.

 

Now At Rest

Funeral Notice
Due to current COVID19 restrictions, the Funeral Service for Mr Anthony King will be by invitation only.

A Service to celebrate Anthony's life will be livestreamed on Friday, October 15, 2021 commencing at 10.00am.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Saddened to hear if Tonys passing. Sincerest condolences to Andrew, Nicholas ,Stephen and families. Memories of football days long gone. Rest peacefully.

    Jenny Bland October 11, 2021
  2. Back with part of the family now Tony, rest well

    Kerryn Nicholson October 12, 2021
  3. Dearest Tone. I always loved having you as my brother. Like a male version of myself. Loud but fun loving. Will be sadly missed.
    Chrisser

    Chris King October 12, 2021
  4. Larger than life, well loved in the community, life member of Glengarry Football Club. Now at peace with his beloved Lynne. He will be sadly missed. Deepest sympathy to all the family. All our love Anne & Sharky xxx

    Anne Wilson October 12, 2021
  5. One of the best blokes and will be sadly missed. Great memories, was like having a second dad while growing up

    Trent Wilson October 12, 2021
  6. Tony has left us with wonderful memories that will be cherished forever. A kind hearted soul that will be sadly missed by Kim, Louise and their extended family.
    Reunited with his love, Lynne.

    Kim and Louise Davies October 12, 2021
  7. Memories of a good man and a valued team mate from our 1971 flag. Our thoughts are with all Tony/s family.

    Tag and Sharon Gordon October 12, 2021
  8. Condolences and love to all the members of the King family.
    Tony is fondly remembered for his love of life and his fabulous sense of humour .

    Bev O'Brien October 12, 2021
  9. A life well lived Tony! Will always remember the fun times and hijinks. RIP.

    BEN Nicholson October 12, 2021
  10. We remember Tony as a fine, genial and happy man; devoted to his family and to all that he valued. Our sympathy and condolences to Andrew, Nicholas, Stephen and your families. Our thoughts are with you all.

    Greg and Pam Davies October 12, 2021
  11. Sad to hear of cousin Tony passing will always remember the great visits we had to Glenfarm and the latter years visits and coffes when he came to sale Rest in peace big fella

    Garry King October 12, 2021
  12. Sympathy to all the family.
    Love to Andrew, Nick and Stephen.
    Thanks Tony, for looking after my boy when he spent time with your family while growing up. They always had fun times at your place.

    Lee Wilson

    Leila Wilson October 12, 2021
  13. Condolences and love to all the family. Fond memories of growing up with Tony as our big cousin at Glen Farm love Jan and Mike xx

    Jan Roker October 13, 2021
  14. Our dear cousin Tony. We have fond memories of farm days while growing up in Glengarry. We’ll miss you at our King reunions. Our thoughts & prayers are with your whole family. Love Jenny, John, Roger (dec), Diane & families.

    Jenny & Peter Dal Pra October 13, 2021
  15. Sincere sympathy to ALL the family
    From Kay and Fred Baxter

    Kay Baxter October 13, 2021
  16. Tony, very sorry we cannot be there for your final farewell. Your three boys have done you proud over the last few difficult months, you would have expected nothing less. Rest in peace big fella, we will always remember you. Little brother and Marg.

    Neil & Marg King October 14, 2021
  17. We were saddened to learn of Tony’s passing and pass on our deepest sympathy to the King family. Tony will never be forgotten by the men of “The Grey Eight” 8 Royal Australian Regiment (8 RAR) Association.
    Lest We Forget
    Kevin Sullivan
    Editor 8 RAR Association

    Kevin Sullivan October 14, 2021
  18. A Notice is Posted @
    https://www.8rarassociation.org/8rarassoc/
    A Soldier Died Today

    James Stopford October 14, 2021
  19. To The King Family, We are sorry for your loss and we were so sad to hear this terrible news. Unfortunately, as we live in Melbourne we are unable to come to the funeral due to the covid restrictions etc., but we will be thinking of you all on Friday morning. from David & Priscila Crane

    David Crane October 14, 2021
  20. So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing our thoughts are with you all. Xoxo

    Sarah and Adam Heller October 14, 2021
  21. Sad news, Big Tone was a big part of our childhood fun out at Karrawarra, constantly playing pranks and making jokes! Will be missed. Condolences to the King family, love Al, Mhairi, Eilidh and Hannah.

    Al Adams October 15, 2021
  22. Thanks Tony for all the good times on and off the sporting field. Condolences to all the King family at this sad time.

    Tom &Louise Bermingham October 15, 2021
  23. Deepest sympathy to Andrew, Nicholas, Stephen, and also to Tony’s family members..
    Great memories of fun times on and off the field during the football years, and beyond. Reunited with Lynne .
    In our thoughts Love from Ray and Barb Smith & Donna, Travis, Andrea and Ingrid.

    Raymond Smith October 15, 2021
  24. My deepest condolences to the king family. Tony was a lovely bloke and family man.

    Marc Dean October 15, 2021
  25. Rest In Peace Tony, A Long Strong King Legacy You have left Behind. You have gifted this world 3 Amazing upstanding Men. You served our country with Pride & Honor. The Original King!!!!! I send my love to the family during this difficult time.

    Josh Thomas October 15, 2021
  26. Rest in peace cousin – we’ll miss you.

    Richard King October 15, 2021
  27. Tony enjoyed our talks on footy and many other things in darkys shed rest in peace with Lynne from greg and vicki wood

    Greg wood October 15, 2021
  28. Tony, a cricket and football legend and a dedicated worker for the Community of Glengarry.
    Sadly missed.
    Sincere condolences to:
    Andrew, Nicholas, Stephen and your families.
    John and Lorraine Brady.

    John and Lorraine Brady October 16, 2021
  29. Condolences to all of the King family a life well lived and shared with many. Never the right time to say goodbye but happy memories and missed by many
    Kerri and Terry Hart

    Kerri Hart October 21, 2021
  30. Very sad that my bestman at our wedding and I was best man at Tony and Lynnnes wedding to see that he has passed away. Deepest sympathy to all of the King family. He was a great Army mate. Would love to catch up with the family again.

    Ross & Jacqui Murrihy (0400266345) January 18, 2023