Tony Thomason

Anthony “Tony” Thomason, 72, of Smithland, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Tony was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Tony had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor. He served in the Kentucky National Guard for 19 years and as the Livingston County fire chief for 19 years. Tony retired from AT&T after 32 years of work, after retirement he worked for Lowes in Paducah.

Tony is survived by his wife of 49 years, Yolonda “Yoyo” Thomason; two children, Sarah (Clint Stevens) Hurley and William Thomason; one brother, Mike Thomason; grandchildren Allison Rose, Jessica (Andrew) Weaver, Robert (Hailey) Franklin , Alexandria (Shawn) Bliton, Logan (Hanna) Humphrey, Caleb Humphrey, and honorary grandson Carmen Jansen; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Tony in death are two children, Saundra Rose and Ronald Paul Rose; his parents, Coot and Helen Thomason; two brothers, and his grandmother, Bertha Sherrow.

A memorial service for Tony will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Lindsey Funeral Home with Brother Danny Sherrill officiating. Friends may visit the family from 12:00 pm until service hour.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.