John Anthony "Tony" Boatwright

John Anthony “Tony” Boatwright, 72, of Moultrie, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, May 24, 2026, in the chapel of Baker Funeral Home with Reverend Matt Peek and Reverend Julian Griner officiating. Interment will follow at Cobb Suncrest Memorial Gardens. Carter Boatwright, Clint Horne, Judd Lasseter, Wint Pollock, Paul Bledsoe, and Chad Horne will serve as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time.

Tony was born on September 10, 1953, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Jake Boatwright and Lenelle Adams. He worked many years at Procter & Gamble before retiring, where he was known as a hard worker who always stayed dedicated to his job. A simple man at heart, he loved his family deeply and enjoyed spending time with them whenever he could.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Boatwright, and brother, Mickey Boatwright

He is survived by his son, Michael Boatwright, and wife, Lora of Moultrie; two grandchildren, Carter Boatwright, and fiancé, Kilby Hunnicutt, and Allie Catherine Boatwright; sister, Jeanie Jones.

Arrangements entrusted to Baker Funeral Home and Crematory.