Antonio Earlie "Tony" Zollicoffer

Antonio Earlie Zollicoffer

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; Revelation 21:4

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Antonio Earlie Zollicoffer.

Antonio E. Zollicoffer, aka Tony, was born June 8, 1953 to the late Troy and Ruth Mare Zollicoffer. Antonio confessed Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in San Diego, CA under the leadership of Rev. A. D. Jackson. He attended Lincoln High School in San Diego California and was blessed with a Godchild, Chyrell Brown.

Antonio was united in Holy Matrimony on July 30, 1994 to Arvilla Harrell, the love of his life, under the leadership of Clyde Gains, Pastor of Greater Trinity Baptist Church, San Diego, CA. The couple relocated to Carriere, MS and made it their hometown.

Antonio was a hard worker and was employed by Margaret’s Cleaners where he worked for 25 years as a driver. He had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He also had a passion for nice cars and kept his vehicles in immaculate condition.

On October 2, 2026, Antonio got his call. God said, “I need you to come home.” Antonio was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Ruth Zollicoffer.

He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Arvilla Zollicoffer of Carriere, MS; four sisters, June, Juandra, Omega and Margaret; three brothers, Leroy, Glaston and LaHoward; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends will miss him.

Antonio would say, “Don’t worry about me; I’m in God’s hands.”

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 2:00pm at the New Hebron Baptist Church, 111 Byrd Street, Carriere, MS 39426. Pastor, Rev. Kenya Dees will be the Officiant.

Entrusted to Brown’s Funeral Home www.brownsfuneralhomepicayune.com