Anthony Woodrow Christian

Anthony "Tony" Woodrow Christian, 67, of Church Hill, TN, passed away on Friday, February 8th, 2019 after a valiant battle with cancer and COPD. Tony was a devoted follower of Christ and a teacher of the Word. He is proceeded in death by his mother and father, Allie and Hazel Christian; nephew, Wesley Christian; mother-in-law, Vivian Amburgey. Tony was proud to have served his country in the Airforce and then 13 years in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Christian; sister, Shirley Christian Bice and husband Cliff; sons, Anthony Christian (Canton, GA), Logan Thurman and partner Josh Whitaker (Bristol, TN); daughters, Mary- Anne Smith and husband Jon, Angela Thurman; furry companion, Freddie; special cousins, Twalla and Danny Blalock; grandchildren, Eliana and Destiny Baker, Lenora and Jaylon Smith, and Dylan Christian; great grandchild, Xander Baker; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Military Rites provided by American Legion Hammond Post 3/265 will be held on February 14th at 10:00 am. Gathering of Remembrance for family and friends will be held on Thursday February 14th from 5pm to 8pm at Trinity's Downtown Life Celebration Center ( Model City Event Center, 201 E Center Street, Kingsport). Come casual and share with us in the stories and memories of our Tony. The family would like to extend special thanks to Jonathan Ferguson for his devotion to Tony's care. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.