Mr. Antonio Lenard "Tony" Donald Obituary (1961 - 2020)

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc. announces the passing of Mr. Antonio Lenard Donald Also Know As Tony. Tony was a wonderful musician and singer. Tony is a 1979 Holt High School Ironman Graduate. Tony is the brother of our Office Manager, Belverleeann D. Madison. Tony was born to Marshall Lee Donald and Lillie Mae Mills Donald on August 6, 1961. After a gradual decline of health, it was well with Tony's soul when he passed peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020, at 4:09 pm surrounded and supported by his loving family. In addition to Mrs. Madison, Tony leaves special memories to a loving, caring, and devoted Aunt Lessie Mae Mills Polk, as well as, Aunts: Vivian Mills and Alberta Mills. Sisters: Carolyn A.D. (Ricky) Rankins, Felicia Elaine, Kembely, Jackie, and brother James "JT"; favorite niece/daughter Simone and family Jordyn, Braylen, and Cayden. Extended siblings: Renee D. and Marshall B. Donald. Cherished nieces and nephews and their families: Rev. Marcus Donald (Pamela), great-nephew MJ; niece Dr. Stephanie N. Madison-Bryant (Eric), and great-nephews Charleston "CJ" and Madden, great-niece Madison; nephew, Johnathan Polk; nephew, Brian E. Donald (Kristian) and great-nephews Braxton and Keegan; nephew, Christopher Donald (Robin), great-niece Jada; niece, Dominique R. Madison; niece Alicia Donald and great-niece Jace Dior; nephew, Jeremycordell D. R. Madison (Briana), and great-nephews Prenston "PMO" and JilRoy. Other relatives include families from Georgia, California, Florida, New Orleans, Louisiana, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, Texas, New York, and Washington DC. and a number of friends. COMMUNITY VIEWING: Thursday, April 30, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, 2615 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. FLOWERS: In Lieu of flowers make contributions to DCH Cancer Center. FUNERAL SERVICE: A celebration of Mr. Donald's life will follow viewing at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2020, in the Chapel of Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, 2615 Stillman Blvd., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Rev. Marcus Donald, nephew, will officiate. Celebration of Life is slated for July 4th, more information to follow at a later date. Due to the "Covid-19 Stay at Home Order," the celebration of life will be able to be viewed on Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home's Facebook Page. The Family acknowledges all condolences extended at this time. Special thanks and love to Aunt Lessie Mae, Vernice Perryman, Encompass Hospice, Van Hoose & Steele F.Hm., nieces, Dr. Stephanie M-B, Alecia, Dominique, Briana; brother, James "JT" and sisters, cousins, Dr. Rhonda Snow, Eddie Mae Robuck, Carla Dunn, Kerri Dunn, Ayanna Paulk, Elbert Burt Jr, Pat Burt, Michael Mills, Tennille and Robert,Marquise Charles, Rico and nephews, Rev. Marcus Donald, (Pamela) and Mortician Jeremycordell Madison, for a job well done. EARTHLY SACRED PLACE OF REST: Cedar Oak Memorial Park, 1401 Mimosa Park Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. Services Licensed by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc., under the direction of Mr. Danny Steele, Licensed Funeral Director-#04395