James Anthony “Tony” Huntley
Born: Sat., Jun. 7, 1941
Died: Wed., Feb. 26, 2014
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thu., Feb. 27, 2014
Location: Loretto Memorial Chapel
Funeral Service
3:00 PM Fri., Feb. 28, 2014
Location: Loretto Memorial Chapel
Mr. Huntley was a native of Lawrence County, TN, he worked at Murray Ohio, Interstate Paving, and for Pepsi Cola Bottling. He and his wife, Frances, owned and operated Huntley’s Grocery for several years in the Bonnertown Community. He enjoyed southern gospel music and sang with The Lowell McGee Singers for over 13 years. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Tony’s love of fishing led him to experience and enjoy many years of traveling across the United States fishing professionally in pro bass tournaments including the Tennessee/Alabama Outdoors, Bassin’ America Pro Am Circuit, Redman Tournaments and B.A.S.S. Circuit. During those years he also had a fishing guide service and had the pleasure of sharing fishing tips with Terry Bradshaw, Tony Beam, Porter Wagner, & David Weathers. He was survived by: Daughter- Lisa Calton & husband Daryl of Collinwood, TN; Sister- Janet Huntley Wilcoxson of Leoma, TN; 2 Grandsons- Tony Calton & wife Beth of West Point, TN; Thad Calton & wife Kayla of Collinwood, TN; 1 Granddaugher- Mauresa Calton Gray & husband Joe of Collinwood, TN; 6 Great Grandchildren- Alyssa Gray, Shawna Calton, Shaina Calton, Brandon Gray, Sloan Calton, & Wake Calton; Several Nieces, Nephews, and a host of cousins. Preceded in death by: The love of his life- Frances Marie Rosson Huntley; His parents- Fred & Pearlie Newton Huntley; Two Brothers- Tim Huntley & Charles Huntley; His grandson- Todd Grayson Calton; The Funeral Service will be officiated by Thad Calton, Jessie Littrell, & Kenneth Freeman; Burial to follow in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
