Anthony Edward Shackleford "Tony"

Big Stone Gap, VA Anthony Edward Shackleford, “Tony”, age 53, passed away at his home in Big Stone Gap, Virginia on September 2, 2025. He was born in Norton, Virginia to Kay Shackleford Bolinskey and Steve Bolinskey on September 24, 1971. Tony worked for many years as a land surveyor and mining engineering technician for the Harlan Cumberland Coal Company as well as brother-in-law’s land surveying business Palmer Engineering for over 20 years. He was an avid lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles and tending to his garden, flowers, and apple orchard. He also loved to cook and considered himself to be a grill master. Tony is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Shackleford, who was his caregiver for many years until he went home to be with the Lord. Along with his wife, Tony is survived by his four children, Katie Shackleford Smith (Kelly) of Big Stone Gap, Samuel Shackleford (Amber) of Hartselle, Alabama, Sharessa Blair (Tyler) of Big Stone Gap, and Miranda Blair (Justin) of Big Stone Gap; his sisters, Mary Ann Palmer (William), and Brenda Clifton (Sam), both of Big Stone Gap, and Jan Scarborough (George) of Kingsland, Georgia; his brothers, Steve Bolinskey (Tiffany) and Tim Bolinskey (Christie) of Big Stone Gap; special sister, Samantha Reid of Hartselle, Alabama; grandchildren, Austin Hardy, Izabella Campbell, Hadlee Blair, and Easton Hardy; special lifelong friends, Randy Tritt and Dink Willis; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Two who he loved like his own, James Day and Dakota Owens; and special nephew, Jake Bolinskey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Evla Shackleford; mother, Kay Shackleford Bolinskey and father, Steve Bolinskey; brothers, Joe Shackleford and Dink Shackleford; sister, Sue Hansel (Earl); and brother-in-law, Robert Litton. Tony was also preceded in death by in-laws, Freda and Kester Brock, and special brother, Mike Day. The family would like to extend a special word of thanks to Tony’s care team, specifically his nurses, Tab, Barb, and Leann and Dr. Cooperstein, from Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, and Dr. Basham and staff. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for the visitation. (17 E. 3rd. St. N.) His funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel at Holding Funeral Home. The service will be officiated by: Edgar Clifton and Rev. Alan Collier. His burial will follow following in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Those that have, motorcycles are asked to ride in the procession to honor Tony. Pallbearers will be: Justin Painter, Tyler Hardy, Aaron Collier, Joe Collier, Terry Brock, Randy Tritt, Nathan Tritt, and Gabe Tritt. An online registry is available for the family at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Anthony Edward Shackleford "Tony"

September 24, 1971 - September 2, 2025

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