Bickford, Anthony “Tony” (Pikeville)

Anthony “Tony” Bickford, 56, of Pikeville, Tn., died on Monday, June 23, 2008 in an area hospital.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bickford; a brother, Wayne Bickford and grandparents, Sarah and Otto Bickford and Leland and Clara Holland.

He is survived by his mother, Wilma (Dan) Fults of Morrison, Tn.; special aunts, Beatrice Knott of Pikeville, and Verna Cope of Sparta, Tn.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. CDT in the chapel with Rev. Danny Lee officiating.

Visitation will begin on Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. CDT.

Burial will be in Mt Zion Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.

Arrangements by Putnam-Reed Funeral Home, Hwy. 127 South, Pikeville.