“My brother, no one knew you would answer that roll call to go home to the Father. God has called you, but you leave us with many memories and lots of laughter to keep smiles on our faces. Rest my brother from all trials in the arms of the Savior until we meet again.”

Anthony “Tony” Jones Holden, 62, longtime Aberdeen resident, and former musician passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at his home. Tony was born on Aug. 10, 1961 to loving parents, Helen and McClary Jones.

He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Jones Holden (11/7/22); brothers, Larry Wayne Jones (12/27/69), and Joseph Byron Jones (12/25/02); sister, Marilyn Jones (05/14/13); and stepfather, Willis Holden (05/13/99).

He leaves to cherish his memory, children: Andrea Holden, Maria Holden, Antonio “Eric” Holden, Crystal Holden and Seth Draves; grandchildren: Kai Beauford, Leala Jones, Ziya Aurand, Corric Moses, Maddox Holden and Silas Holden; sisters: Jaye Geraldine Mathews of San Antonio, Texas and Margaret B. Jones of Galveston, Texas; brothers, Marcell Jones of New York, New York and Kevin Jones of Natchitoches, Louisiana; nieces: Nequarnda Dawson, Michelle Wright and Shalonda Johnson; nephews: Jason Jones, Bruce Wright and Billy Williams; cousins, John and Joan Patterson; and close family friend, Paul Bento.

Private family services are being planned. If you wish to leave a memory or note of condolence for the family please visit, www.fernhillfuneral.com. Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, in Aberdeen, Washington.