Anthony "Tony" Wayne Petree passed away peacefully in his home on March 3, 2026. To his family and close friends, he was lovingly known as "Pops."

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Petree; his mother, Celeste Shultz; his stepfather, Dutch; and his beloved grandson, Layne Petree.

He is survived by his children, Joey Petree and wife Lauren, Julie Bufkin and husband Clifton, and Joshua Petree and wife Kirsten. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Devin and Dawson Bufkin, Ella and Henry Petree, and Lexi and Phoenix Petree, as well as his great-granddaughter, Dahlia Bufkin. Tony is also survived by his brothers, Joe Petree and wife Sandy, Ray Petree and wife Donna, and Hayden Petree and wife Jan, along with his sisters, Barbara Eggen and Gail Shultz.

Tony was born in Gorman, Texas. At the age of 13, his family moved to Denison, Texas, where he later graduated from Denison High School. After graduation he moved to Eastland, Texas, where he began his career and later became a lineman with Texas Electric, dedicating many years of service until his retirement. In retirement, he moved to Yale, Oklahoma, near his son Joey, where he spent the remainder of his life.

To know Tony was to love him. He possessed a natural charisma and an easy humor that made those around him feel at home. Unassumingly funny, he had a hilarious natural way about him that showcased his magnetic personality.

Tony was a simple man who loved God, loved his country, and was a patriot through and through. Above all, he loved his family deeply and proudly embraced his role as "Pops," never missing an opportunity to spoil his grandchildren.

He found great joy in gathering his family together, often around a good meal he had prepared himself. Cooking for others and making everyone feel welcome brought him genuine happiness. He also enjoyed playing golf throughout his life, was a devoted football enthusiast, and shared a special love of music with his son Joshua.

Tony was truly one of a kind and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His family finds peace knowing he is now in the arms of Christ, carried by the faith that sustained him through every hill and valley of life.

He will be deeply missed.

Rest easy, Pops, until we meet again.