Anthony "Tony" B. Tweedy, Sr.

ANTHONY “TONY” B. TWEEDY, SR ., 64, of Red Bud, Illinois, formerly of Okawville, Illinois, passed away at 9:28 am, Sunday, May 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born to the late Robert M. and Gladys A. (nee Whitaker) Tweedy on June 22, 1958 in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Tony married Brenda Bourbon on February 5, 1982 at Olive Branch Lutheran Church in Okawville, Illinois, she survives.

He had worked as a railroad engineer for Alton and Southern Railroad for 20 years.

He was a member of Olive Branch Lutheran Church in Okawville, Illinois. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Cardinal’s baseball and Blues hockey. He loved attending all his grandchildren’s activities and also collected model trains.

Survivors:

Wife:

Brenda Tweedy Red Bud, IL

2 Children:

Liz (Adam) Cowell  Red Bud, IL
Anthony “Tony” (Rachel) Tweedy, Jr. Nashville, IL

4 Grandchildren:

Estella & Maverick Cowell

Leah & Elly Edwards

4 Siblings:

Mark (Rita) Tweedy Okawville, IL

Carey Dulle Jacksonville, FL

Geraldine Bordewisch Cottondale, AL

Christine (Jerry) Leopold Jacksonville, FL

1 Sister-in-law:

Laurie Kay Bourbon LaMar Okawville, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents – Robert & Gladys Tweedy, In-laws – Clarence & Grace Bourbon, 1 Brother – Robert M. Tweedy, Jr., 1 Sister – Linda Cocklin and 3 Brothers-in-laws – Randy Bordewisch, Kevin Dulle and Jim LaMar

Graveside Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, June 3, 2023

Olive Branch Lutheran Cemetery, Okawville, IL

Officiating:

Pastor Tim Mueller

Memorial contribution can be given in Tony’s memory to Olive Branch Lutheran Church,

Okawville, IL or St. John Lutheran School, Red Bud, IL and are being accepted at the funeral

home.