Anthony W "Tony" Herford

Anthony "Tony" W. Herford, 80, of Angleton, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward S. and Ella Merle Guidry Herford; infant daughter, Beth Anne Herford; and sisters, Happy Lowe and Margaret Ferguson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 62 years, Betty Watts Herford; son, Jamey Herford and wife, Tanya; daughters, Shelly Deisher and husband, Rick, Mary Smith and husband, Stacy; grandchildren, Rusty, Randy, Sarah, Kendall, Sheldon, Cacy, and Garrett; great grandchildren, Reagan, Aubrey, Nolan, Garrison, Cohen, and a host of other family and dear friends. Tony was born on February 28, 1939, in Iota, Louisiana. He was the proud owner of Tony's Barber Shop. Strong in his faith, Tony was a member of Triumph Church and a Past Master and Master Mason of Angleton Lodge #829. He was "Snuffy the Clown" for Braz Clown Shriner of El Mina and a member of the Brazoria County Beekeeping Association. Tony enjoyed riding horses and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Even becoming a Hunt Master for the Texas Parks and Wildlife youth program. In his free time, Tony enjoyed meeting up with his buddies for a cup of coffee and chatting about anything and everything. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, the Herford family asks that donations be made to the Angleton Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund in Tony's name. A visitation and service for Tony will take place at Palms Funeral Home, Angleton, Texas. The visitation will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm, on Friday, December 13, 2019, with Pastor Ryan Olivier officiating. Pallbearers will be: Russell Cooper, Randy Herford, Sheldon Jones, Cacy Smith, Garrett Deisher, and Clayton Dluhos. Honorary Pallbearers will include: Mac McDermott, Larry Lewis, John Duke, Harry Park, Louie Yaklin, and Walter Herford. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.palmsfuneralhome.com. Service Details. Visitation When Thursday, December 12th, 2019 6:00pm - 8:00pm Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email Service When Friday, December 13th, 2019 2:00pm Officiant Ryan Olivier Text Directions Send directions to the event directly to your phone Phone Number: Send Email Directions Get directions to the event directly to your inbox Email Address: Send Email