Tony Gene Ary, age 52, went to live with the Lord, Saturday, August 25, 2012 after a long illness.  He was born to Helen and Lloyd Ary of Muskogee on February 20, 1960.

Tony was a good friend to all.  He loved fishing, camping and anything to do with the outdoors.  He always had a smile on his face and would do anything for his friends and family.  Tony was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church but more recently had been called to worship at Southeast Baptist Church where he had made many friends.

Tony is survived by his loving mother and best friend, Helen Ary of Muskogee; his brother and wife, Rick and Kathy Ary of Broken Arrow; his sister and her husband, Sandra and Robert Brinkley of Broken Arrow; nieces and nephews and their spouses, Chad and Jennifer Brinkley of Houston, TX, Shane and Melissa Brinkley of Bartlesville, Brandy and Bud Tate of Broken Arrow, Melissa and Kenneth Wheat of Broken Arrow, Nick Ary of Broken Arrow, and Drew Ary of Broken Arrow.

Tony is also survived by several great nieces and nephews, Chase Wheat, Kennedy Wheat, Madison Tate, Avalynn Brinkley, Sierra Brinkley and many cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.

Family visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Foster-Petering Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Fosters’ Ivory Chapel with Mr. Bill Crow officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery. Funeral service arrangements are under the direction of Foster-Petering Funeral Home.  Condolences to the family may be made at www.foster-petering.com