Monroe "Tony" Burnham, 79, passed away October 11, 2026 at his home in Eastman, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Tony was the youngest child of the late Rev. Warren G. and Evelyn (Wells) Burnham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dr. Warren W. Burnham and Larry D. Burnham, and his sister, Sylvia (Burnham) Cook.

Tony lived his early years in Abbeville but moved with his family to Eastman at a young age. He graduated from Dodge County High School before earning his degree from Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia. He began his career working in distribution for Stuckey's, Inc. in Eastman. He later transferred to Collinsville, Illinois, where he was employed in logistics management for Pet Dairy, Inc. and then to Batesville, Indiana, where he was employed in distribution management with Batesville Casket Company. After living in Marietta, Georgia, for several years, Tony returned home to Eastman in 1991. He owned and operated A.B.B. Computer Company in Eastman until his retirement.

Tony was a member of the Eastman Rotary Club and the Eastman First Methodist Church. He was active with the Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter in Eastman and helped rescue many dogs. He was proud of his work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for 9 years in Hall and Dawson counties for 24 children, 10 of whom were adopted into new families. Tony enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, and RV travel. He also enjoyed discovering new bourbons and believed bourbon is best shared with friends. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his daughter Leigh Law (Mike) of Eastman, Georgia; his son Clif Burnham (Beth) of Virginia Beach, Virginia; his sister Kaye Smith (Hal) of Eastman; six grandchildren: Griffin Law of Austin, Texas; Mason Kehayes (Caleb) of Eastman; Jenna Law of Eastman, Graham Law of Daphne, Alabama, Ethan Burnham and Alexander Burnham, both of Virginia Beach, Virginia; a great-grandson Brogan Kehayes of Eastman; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family can be contacted at the residence of Leigh & Mike Law, Eastman, GA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tony’s memory to Georgia CASA at https:www.gacasa.org/donate ; Eastman First Methodist Church at eastmanfirst.com or Faithful Hearts Animal Shelter at https:fhanimalshelter.com.

Hardy- Towns Funeral Home of Eastman is in charge of arrangements. www.hardy-towns.com