Sunday, November 03, 2013

Legendary angler Tony Allbright dies at age 72

Thursday, October 31, was a sad day in Pontiac, as the news of Tony Allbright's passing spread. He was a renowned angler, beloved husband, father and friend to many. He and his wife, Marilyn, own Pontiac Lodge. Tony will be greatly missed, but the many stories about him will live on forever. Tony was 72 years old.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, Mo. A dinner will follow at 4 p.m. at the Pontiac Fire House.
From left: Don Atchison, Steve Powell, Tony Allbright


 From left: Don Atchison, Tony Allbright

 From left: Tony Allbright, Don Atchison

From left: Tony Sr. (Tony's dad), Tony Allbright