Anthony Wayne "Tony" Elmore, 55, of Jacksonville, IL, died Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at his home. Tony was born December 6, 1966, the son of Robert A. "Bob" Sr. and Mary Kay (Kennedy) Elmore. He married Holly Wilson, and she survives. Tony is also survived by his father; seven children, Derek Elmore of Jacksonville, Leslie (Jamie) Davis and Jeremy (Amber) Elmore, both of Hannibal, MO, Katherine Elmore of Quincy, Zachariah Elmore of Jacksonville, Zion (Megan) Elmore of Biloxi, MS, and Mary Elmore of Jacksonville; thirteen grandchildren; and two brothers, Bob (Lynnette) Elmore Jr. of Jacksonville, and David (Becky) Elmore of South Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, James C. "Jim" Elmore. Mr. Elmore was an over the road truck driver, and the owner and operator of his trucking company, 8ZNUFF Trucking. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Central Illinois Leathernecks, which was involved with the Toys for Tots Program. He enjoyed riding his Harley, drag racing, sky diving, and attending concerts. Most of all, Tony loved spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends 1-2 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Toys for Tots Program. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Sunday, April 24, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650