Tony Akridge, age 72 passed away peacefully with family by his side, Sunday April 30, 2023 at Mercy South in St. Louis. Tony was born October 12, 1950 to James and Essie (South) Akridge. Sherrie (Shannon) Akridge, age 72 passed away peacefully May 7, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. Sherrie was born December 14, 1950 to James and Virginia (Oliphant) Shannon.Tony and Sherrie were preceded in death by their parents, several siblings, and their daughter Sandra (Akridge) Sentell. They are survived by one Son and Daughter in Law, Mark and Tisa (Purdom) Akridge, and one daughter Rhonda (Akridge) Barnaby. They also are survived by the lights of their lives, 5 grandsons; Andrew(Jenn) Mintner, Blake and Nico Akridge, and Zackary and Gavin Barnaby, & several siblings and many nieces and nephews.

Tony and Sherrie were married in June 1969. They were the love of each other’s life. Many pictures over the years would find Sherrie on Tony’s lap and almost always a kiss was involved. You rarely saw one without the other. Tony was a mechanic by trade, avid fisherman, and loved woodworking. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone at any time. Sherrie could always be found quilting, reading one of her many books, or watching a TV series. Sherrie loved sharing her knowledge of quilting with anyone that would listen. Tony and Sherrie enjoyed family vacations, and loved taking the Grandsons to Six Flags.

Grammy and Paw, as they were affectionately known, will be greatly missed. Their memories will forever be with us.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday May 20 at their home.