EATONTON, Ga. — Anthony Robert “Tony” Flannagan, age 38, of Eatonton, Ga., died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 14, 1971 in Franklin County, to Huguette Dube Flannagan and the late Jack John Flannagan. Tony received his education from Mt. Abram High School, where he graduated in 1989 and Southern Massachusetts University in Dartmouth, Mass. While in high school, he was a cross-country track star and participated in the Junior Olympics in Reno, Nev. After living in South Carolina, he moved to Putnam County six years ago. He was the chef at Hugs Restaurant on Lake Oconee, Ga. and was recently voted “The Best Chef of Lake Oconee.” He loved playing tennis, enjoyed video games and listening to music.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Lewellen Flannagan; two sons, four-year-old Aidan Flannagan, seven-month-old Keegan Flannagan; and his mother, Hugette Flannagan; a

sister, Amy Wood of Milford, N.H.; a brother, Christopher Rackliff of Milford, N.H.; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Tony’s life was held at the Waterside Restaurant at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers any memorials be made to the Tony Flannagan Hope Fund, c/o The Peoples Bank, 991 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton, Georgia 31024.

McCommons Funeral Home in Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Visit www.mccommonsfuneralhome.com to sign the online guest register.