Antonio Louis Bushrod Jr.

Antonio Louis Bushrod Jr., was born April 15,1994, son of Tonya Smith and Antonio Louis Bushrod Sr. in Evansville, IN “Tony sadly passed away at the age of 25, on October 26,2019 in Evansville .
Tony attend Bosse High School, he loved and excelled at sports. He was currently furthering his education.
Antonio loved life and lived everyday to it’s fullest with a winning spirit. “Nino” had a big personality, he lit up the room whenever he came in with his big smile. Tony loved his family and friends without limit. He was very helpful and protective with his family. His greatest joy in life was being a father to his son Amari. He shared that same kind of love for his nieces, nephews and kids in the neighborhood; he always did what he could to look out for them.
Antonio was laidback, but he had a sharp, innovative mind and could figure out how to solve problems or outsmart the situation. Tony was a stylish dresser, a trendsetter with a unique style.
Antonio will be greatly missed by his Mom and Dad , who he lovingly called “Ma Dukes” and “Pops”, and his brothers and sisters.
Antonio is proceeded in death by his grandmother's Emperia Johnson (Smith) and LaJoyce Weathers.
Antonio leaves to cherish many fond memories; the love of his life son; Amari Lamar Bushrod, parents Tonya Smith “Punkin” of St. Louis, Mo and Antonio Bushrod, Sr.,”Tonio” of Evansville, IN, grandfather; William “Fleetwood” Smith Sr. of St. Louis, two sisters; Ja'mese Bushrod and Antionette Bushrod and brothers; James Bushrod, Rayshaad Bushrod, Darius Bushrod, Alfred Jones, Derenzo Bushrod, Aramis Bushrod and Devontae Waddell, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Friends are invited to call Friday November 1,2019; 10:00am-11am at Memorial Baptist Church. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:00am at the church.