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Anthony Joel "Tony" Mead

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Tony Mead, 36 of Topeka, Kansas passed away at his home on January 27, 2021. He was born on September 13, 1984 in Lawrence, Kansas.

He attended Cordley Elementary School, Central Junior High and Lawrence High School. He received a degree in Massage Therapy from Pinnacle Career Institute.

Tony worked for several Lawrence businesses including Jimmy John's, Berry Plastics, Affinitas Call Center, and Dillon's.

He is survived by his wife Emily Mead and son Mason Mead of Topeka, his mother Lois Mead of Ottawa, his step mother Jan Mead of Casa Grande, Arizona a sister Angela Mead of Wichita, his step grandmother Bobbi Moline of Lawrence and three nieces Candace and Adrianne Brown of Ottawa and Maya Frazier of Kansas City, Missouri as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father Joel Mead of Casa Grande, Arizona his maternal grandparents Charles and Irene Amick of Kansas City, Missouri, and paternal grandparents Ed and Marian Mead of Moorehead City, North Carolina and Warren and Joetta Moline of Lawrence.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 6, 2021.

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Eugenia Bryan

February 12, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Tony's death. Though I did not know him, I do know that he belonged a loving family. In particular, I knew his grand parents and several aunts and uncles well. I am sharing my condolences to Moline, Meads families and his close friends. May you find peace passing understanding.

Gerry Bukaty

February 9, 2021

Tony was in my 3rd grade class at Cordley. He was a sweet young man and I loved having him in my class. I will always remember his smile. I send my deepest sympathies to his family.

Steven McDowell

February 6, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.

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