George Anthony (Tony) Underwood passed away on the farm, Saturday, August 17, 2024, doing what he loved, working on his land. 

Tony was the eldest son of George and Delta Underwood. He attended Stockton School District and graduated from Stockton High School in 1959. Tony went on to the University of Missouri in Columbia for college, attending 4 years. 

Tony was married to Thelma Swearengin on September 11, 1964. To this union, 2 sons were born, Greg and Tim. Tony and Thelma lived in Kansas City, MO for 3 years, where he worked for Hallmark Cards and Armco Steel. They then returned to Cedar County and bought the farm where they live currently. Tony taught school at Stockton for a time. Then worked as a carpenter, and eventually a union carpenter for 26 years. He believed in civic duty and was a member of the local school board, Farm Bureau, Missouri Cattlemans Association, and Sac Osage Electric Coop, where he served for 17 years.

Tony was a wonderful man, who truly loved his family, working alongside Thelma and Tim for many years, maintaining their cattle and land. The farm and spending time with his family were at the center of his life. Countless hunting trips with his sons and grandchildren will forever live in their hearts as fond memories of happy days. Tony also was a very thoughtful man. If there were leftover sand from a job site, Tony brought it home, creating a huge sandpile for playlarge enough to make a whole community of hills and tunnels for continuous travel of many implements, cars and trucks. Tonys kindness was felt by allalways including everyone in a conversation, especially children, making them feel special and seen. His love for Thelma was very evident in the smile he always had for her and the loving way he gazed into her eyes. A wonderful soul.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, George and Delta, son Greg, and his brother, Franklin. He is survived by his wife Thelma of the home, and their son, Tim, and Shelly of Stockton; 3 grandchildren, Hannah and Phil Cellinni of St. Charles, MO; Brian of St. Louis, MO; Derek; and daughter-in-law, Barbie of Columbia, MO, as well as countless other friends and family. He will be greatly missed. 

Service Saturday August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM in Bland-Brumback Funeral Home with burial in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, MO. Visitation Saturday at 1:00 PM.


Interment
When: Saturday, August 24, 2024
Location: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery
Address: PP Road
COLLINS,MO 64738