Tony J. Yoder

Tony J. Yoder, 45, of Ocala, FL passed away Saturday June 12, 2021 at Ocala Regional Medical Center. He was born September 11, 1975 in Freeport, IL to Jack Yoder and Jeri Hille. Tony was known as a jokester. He enjoyed hanging around loved ones, both friends and family, to play games and have a good time. One of his favorite games was Texas Hold'em. He would play this game with loved ones or online against strangers. He spent time playing this game with his children and teaching them the game. He even memorized the statistics of each hand from best to worst. He was also really good at other games, such as Plants Vs Zombies and Guitar Hero. Tony had also mastered solving the rubix cube and liked to brag about how he could solve it in under a minute. He loved music and would often play music to wake his children after he got off work in the morning. He worked third shift and spent his nights working as a laborer, he devoted many years to Modern Plating. His children also swear he made the best homemade fries. He was a great guy who was loved by many. He is survived by his parents Jack (Marcia) Yoder and Jeri (Ray) Stichter; son Tyson Yoder; two daughters Autumn Yoder and Summer Yoder; brother Curt (Johanna) Yoder; sister Cari Yoder; granddaughter Lauren Larson; and many nieces and nephews. Tony is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00-5:00 P.M. Sunday June 20, 2021 at the Freeport Eagles Club. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established in Tony's memory. Please view and sign Tony's guest book at www.burketubbs.com