Louis Anthony “Tony” DeBarge, 58, of Holton, KS passed away Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 6, 1958 in St. Louis, MO the son of Donald Anthony DeBarge and Norma June (Riley) Roberts.

Tony graduated from Holton High School in 1977 and had lived most of his life in Holton. He worked for 30 years at Logan Business Machines in Topeka, only retiring because of his health. Tony also belonged to the Monday Night Guys for more than 20 years.

Tony married Salena Elizabeth (Sally) Florence on July 16, 1983 in Holton. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his father, Donald DeBarge of Topeka, KS; 2 sons, Dustin DeBarge (Sabrina) of San Antonio, TX and Travis DeBarge (Brittany) of Holton, KS; 3 granddaughters, Alarie, Janie and Natalie; a sister, Lynn Belt of Morganton, N.C.; a brother, Scott DeBarge (Cathy) of Holton, KS; step-brother, Paul White (Susan) of Hoyt, KS; step-sister, Lori MacAdam (Dave) of Augusta, KS and his father and mother-in-law, George and Betty Doss of Overbrook, KS.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Roberts; his step-dad, John Roberts; his step-mom, June DeBarge and his father-in-law, Joe Florence.

A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Inurnment will follow in the Holton Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Jackson County Friends of Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.