Thomas Calvin "Tom" Ankney
OAKWOOD - Thomas Calvin "Tom" Ankney, 60, of Oakwood died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1952 in Defiance to the late Simon and Violet (Goodwin) Ankney. On September 11, 2005 he married Sindy Dackenhaus who survives in Oakwood.
He is also survived by 5 children: Angie (Randy) Brown of Helena, Joey (Amy) Ankney of Bryan, Pete (Angie Evans) Ankney of Independence, Amy (Ryan) Sanders of MN., and Calvin (Cassandra) Ankney of TN.; 9 grandchildren and one on the way; 5 brothers: Jim (Ruth) Ankney of Ayersville, David (Deb Aden) Ankney of Defiance, Dennis (Rosie) Ankney of Hicksville, Dan (Jodi) Ankney of Continental, and Billy Ankney of Defiance; and a sister: Kim Epple of Defiance.
Tom was a self-employed brick mason. He loved spending time with his dogs: Sadie and Butter, and enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, and doing arts and crafts. He was an avid music fan.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013 at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Oakwood with Pastor Don Litchfield officiating. Burial will follow in Sherman Cemetery, Oakwood. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Paulding County Humane Society or to Community Health Professionals of Paulding County.
Condolences may be expressed at www: heitmeyerfuneralhome.com.

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