Anthony Jerrett Ponder's Obituary
Anthony Jerrett Ponder was born to Johnny Banks Ponder and the late Rosezell Mitchell Ponder on October 16, 1969 in Covington, GA. He departed this earthly life on August 20, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
Anthony was educated in the Newton County School System and held several jobs in the hospitality industry until he was no longer able to work.
Even though Anthony's health was failing him, he still wanted to be around family for every get together. Anthony loved the Lord and every time his Aunt Mary would call him about going to church, he would be ready. Anthony held on as long as he could, but God had other plans for him.
Anthony was preceded in death by his mother Rosezell and his son Deondre. He leaves to cherish his memories, his father Johnny of Conyers, GA., his son and daughter-in-law Kewanis and Donique Rucker of the U.S. Army, two sisters Coretta Fairley (William) of McDonough, GA and Bridgett Simmons (Joseph) of Covington, GA, step mother Carolyn Shelton of Newport News, VA, step brother and sister Jason and Angela Butler, three grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
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