Anthony Heckard, affectionately known as "Tony", peacefully departed this life on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 67 with his loving wife and family by his side.
Tony was born January 17, 1956 in Toledo, Ohio to Tom and Mary Heckard. He attended Toledo Public Schools receiving
his high school diploma from Robert S. Rogers High School. Tony was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and great friend to many. He was employed with Libbey Glass Factory for 30 years until his retirement in 2022. In his spare time, he loved cooking, gardening, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.
Tony was preceded in death by both parents, brother George Heckard and sister, Regina Sharpley.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving, devoted wife Linda Heckard, daughters Marquisa (Damon) Horton, ShaJuana (Eddie) Wellington, Tamika Heckard and Antoinette Heckard. Granddaughter Delana Jones, grandsons Jeff Lee, Jeremy (Ayisha) Boyd, and Juan Boyd and one great-grandson. Sisters Rhoda Murphy and Melba Martin both from Toledo, Ohio. Jaqueline Walker and Wanda Smith both from Little Rock, Arkansas. Sister-in-law Brenda Teagle. Brother Johnny Heckard, goddaughter Laprise Derden and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Corinth Baptist Church at 2283 Putnam St, Toledo, OH 43620
The funeral service for Anthony will be on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Corinth Baptist Church at 2283 Putnam St, Toledo, OH 43620.