Tony Stepney Sr.

April 17, 1960 - January 30, 2021

Tony E. Stepney Sr. was born on April 17, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois. He left this world after a long battle with cancer in the comfort of his home. Tony attended the Joliet Public School District. Later he attended Joliet East High School. After high school Tony moved to Edgefield, South Carolina for work. While living in South Carolina he met Christine Coleman, they were married in 1990. Tony leaves to cherish his Mother Geraldine Stepney, his Wife Christine Stepney, his Son Tony E. Stepney Jr., his Stepson Jerod Coleman Sr., his Grandchildren Akari & Anela Stepney, Brandon & Chandler Stokes, And Jerod Coleman Jr., his Sisters Augusta (Robert) Gilmore, Yvonne (John) Peyton, Tiffany (Robert) Harris, his Brothers Ezra & Antoine Stepney. He also had Bonus Siblings Charlie, Vicki, & Renee. A host of Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Friends and Family. A Special Niece Andrea (Jerome) Peete, A Special Nephew Damion (DC) Conway, And Special Friends Juan Melgarejo, & Jonathan Hill. Tony is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandmother Argusta Carr, his Paternal Grandfather Floyd Stepney Sr, his Father Sammie Stepney Sr., his brothers Sammie Stepney Jr., & Vincent Stepney Sr. Tony was the life of the party he enjoyed telling stories and making people laugh. He also enjoyed spending time with Friends & family. The Family would love to give a Special Thanks to (Aunt) Deborah (James) Jones for all your help with Tony. Joliet Community Hospice Care, as well as Friends & Family.