Anthony "Tony" Osteen

Anthony “Tony” Osteen, age 66, of Cross City, FL, passed away on January 28, 2022. He was born on the same day, 1956, in Gainesville, to Willis and Jerlene (Ward) Osteen. He grew up in Dixie County and spent his whole life there. Tony owned and operated a trucking company. He also loved hunting and hauled cows. He is preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Jeremy Osteen.

Tony is survived by his wife, Martha Sue (Byrd) Osteen; his son, Michael (Linda) Osteen; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Billy (Sandy) Osteen , Glen Herring, Todd Herring ; sisters, Pam (David) Faustino and Mary Ellen “Muff” Osteen, Pam (Larry) Edmonds, Cathy Block; numerous extended family also survive.

A celebration of Tony’s life will be held on Friday, February 4, at 12:00 pm at the Summit Church in Cross City. The family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 11:00 am at the church. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Watson-Milton Funeral Home, Trenton. 352-463-8888. www.WatsonMilton.com