Tony Cessna

Tony Cessna obituary, Owensboro, KY

Tony Cessna

Tony Cessna Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muster Funeral Home Calhoun Chapel on Jan. 23, 2026.
Tony Cessna 82, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. Anthony Calvert Cessna was born May 14, 1943 in Island, Kentucky to the late Harvey Lee and Georgia Lee Kiser Cessna and was better known as 'Tony' to both his family and friends.

Tony retired from General Electric in Owensboro, was a U.S. Army Veteran, and loved playing tennis.

Tony is survived by a brother, Lee Cessna (Carolyn) of Hanson; a sister, Kathy Taylor of Lewisport; and several nieces.

Family services will be held at a later date. There will be no public visitation. Muster Funeral Homes, Calhoun Chapel is handling the arrangements for Tony's family.

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