Tony Vann Lindsey

Tony is survived by his wife, Mary Cabler Lindsey, of 20 years; his daughter, Caroline Hicks and her husband Billy Hicks; a sister, Gayle Ortner and her husband, Jesse Ortner; a brother, Terry Lindsey and his wife, Lisa Lindsey; two grandsons, Blake and Cameron Hicks; one nephew, Brian Ortner and his wife, Brittany Ortner; two nieces, Lindsey Ortner, and Kim Silva and her husband, Jorge Silva; a great-nephew, Jackson Ortner; and extended family, Michael Beene, Bryan Beene, and Taylor Beene.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ottis Grantland Lindsey and Mary Elizabeth Lindsey; and his father and mother-in-law, Edward and Mary Lee Cabler.

Tony was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

Tony was born in Blakely, GA, on August 13, 1948. Born of a military family, he lived in several states and countries; including Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, California, Austria, and Africa. He graduated from Sparkman High School in 1966. He served in the United States Air Force as a chief aircraft mechanic. He was stationed in Sumter, South Carolina at Shaw Air Force Base where he began a family of his own. Following the military, he became a proud owner of Creative Dental Laboratory in Huntsville, AL. He was certified as an Alabama Dental Technician. He was a member of the North Alabama Street Rod Association where he made many lasting friendships.

When Tony was not working, he cherished being at home. Whether he was spending time with his family, shopping with his wife, rebuilding street rods, going to rod runs, or taking his grandsons to drag strips and car shows, he was always teaching precise technique, sharing knowledge, and wisdom. He taught love, kindness, responsibility, and respect for others.

Tony Lindsey will be missed by many family and friends. May precious memories and fun times of Tony be with you forever.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to CCI and Hospice Family Care for their care and support.

Visitation will be Monday, May 2, 2016 at Valhalla Funeral Home from 12:00pm until 2:00pm. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 in Valhalla's Chapel, officiated by Minister Miles Stutts. Interment will be at Faith Memorial Park. Please sign the guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.