MR. ANTHONY LAURIE “TONY” GIDDENS, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence.
MR. ANTHONY LAURIE “TONY” GIDDENS, age 78, of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00AM Saturday, April 20, in Southerland Funeral Chapel in Eastman, with Father Jude Shayo officiating.
Anthony Laurie “Tony” was born in Eastman, GA in 1945. He was a handyman extraordinaire. (His family feels that even now he’s helping St. Peter upgrade the pearly gates and get them ready for the rest of us). Tony graduated from Dodge County High School in 1963. He received an associate degree from Middle Georgia College, then attended Auburn University where he studied Engineering before enlisting in the United States Air Force. He met Jane when he was stationed in Duluth, MN where she was in nursing school. They married in September of 1971. Tony worked as a civil service employee at Robins Air Force Base for 40 plus years. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and brother. He especially loved his three sons and was and was very proud of their accomplishments. He enjoyed gardening, outdoor activities, camping, driving his tractor, and woodworking including building and remodeling several houses. Tony and Jane have traveled throughout the United States. After he retired, they split their time between their home in Eastman, GA, and their mountain home in McCaysville, GA. They had a great life together. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Abner Giddens and Mildred Giddens, and 2 sisters, Dannelle “Danni” Golden and Carminta Edge.
He is survived by his Wife of 52 years– Jane Marie Breclaw Giddens of Eastman, GA; 3 Sons – Alan Lynn Giddens (Meagan) of Cypress, TX, Benjamin Michael Giddens (Eden) of Mount Airy, MD, and Walter Chadwick Giddens (Shannon) of Wells, ME; 5 Grandchildren – Ty Brandon Giddens (Magen), Emily Marie Giddens, Calvin Patrick Giddens, Sara Addison Giddens, and Sawyer Dylan Giddens; 1 Great Granddaughter – Cleo Eileen Giddens; 2 Sisters – Madgalina West (Darrell) of Statesboro, GA, and Cindi Lundy (Bill) of Milledgeville, GA; Sisters-in-law and Brothers-in-law – Nancy Thoney (Larry) of Sheridan, WY, Edward Breclaw (Linda) of Glen Ellen, IL, Lois Comrie (Steve) of Lake Louise, MO, and Peggy Kuhr (Rick) of East Lansing, MI; Aunt – Mary Etta Giddens of Eastman, GA; several very special Nieces and Nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the Georgia Foundation of Agriculture, www.gafoundationag.org/
The family may be contacted at the Giddens residence, 1645 Ben Giddens Road, Eastman. They will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel before services from 10:30AM until 11:00AM on Saturday, April 20.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.