Anthony Wayne VanNote, 68, of Lynn, Indiana, passed away early Wednesday morning, Feb. 17, 2021, at Reid Health and Hospital of Richmond, Indiana.

He was born Aug. 23, 1952, in Winchester, Indiana, the son of William E. and Nancy J. (Rutledge) VanNote. He was a 1972 graduate of South Adams High School.

Tony retired in 2015 after 38 years with Anchor Hocking, now Ardagh Glass of Winchester, Indiana. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt Racing Fan and loved to watch basketball and football. He loved his family very much and had a close relationship with his brother, Jerry. Everyone that knew Tony was a friend.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife of 22 years, Marcie (Younger) VanNote; his mother, Nancy Nelson (husband: Mike) of Winchester, Indiana; two daughters, Shawn Marie Urick (husband: Dustin) of Portland, Indiana, and Tasha VanNote (Chris Fisher) of Union City, Indiana; two stepsons, Jimmy Denton of Winchester, Indiana, Jeff Roser (Pam) of Portland, Indiana; a brother, Jerry VanNote (wife: Darla) of Winchester, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, Miles, Marcus, Triston, Emma Jo, Halo, Tiffany, JoJo, Austin, Shawn, James, Jaiden and MayKaylee; six great-grandchildren; two nephews, Rocky VanNote (Mandy) of Redkey, Indiana, and Adam VanNote (Erica) of Ridgeville, Indiana; a niece, Nikki Tam (Matt); and two beloved canine companions, Sissy and Dale.

He was preceded in death by his father, William; and a stepson, Todd Denton.

The family will be having private services. Burial will be in Spartanburg Cemetery of Spartanburg, Indiana. Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services for Randolph County, 133 N. Meridian St. Winchester, IN 47394.

Condolences may be expressed at wilsonshookfh.com.