Tony Oxford

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Anthony (Tony) Wayne Oxford passed away on December 18, 2024, after suffering for many years with asthma and pulmonary distress. Tony, first born to Charles and Patricia Oxford, entered this world on August 31, 1966 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Tony was a 1984 graduate of McDonald County High School. The class of 1984 had seven number one ranking students. It will be no surprise to anyone that Tony was one of those seven high-achieving students. He was in ROTC, track, and numerous other activities. He furthered his education on scholarship at the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a major in Finance. Later in 2003, he obtained a Masters in Business Administration as part of the Executive MBA program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

His career began with Cooper Communities in Bella Vista/ Rogers. There he started as an Account Representative around 1991 and worked his way up through the ranks in Finance. He served in various capacities, including financial analyst, cash manager, and financial service manager. In 1999 he was promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer/Chief Information Officer with Cooper Realty Investments, Inc. where he remained until 2004. After this, he provided private financial consultation services to various businesses.

Tony was a patriot and loved his country. He began his service to the nation in high school by joining ROTC. It was his deepest desire to attend the Naval Academy. Sadly, he would later find out that an eye injury and a slight loss of hearing would keep this dream from becoming reality. However, he did not give up, he changed his path and pressed onward. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard in the 45th Infantry Brigade and became a Major. He, unwilling, had to leave the National Guard due to the onset of asthma.







Tony’s quest for knowledge was never-ending. It is no surprise that his favorite activities were reading, hiking, traveling and cooking. He also appreciated a good cause and was honored to have served on the Board of Directors for the Helen Walton Children’s Center.

As Tony reunites with his beloved parents and grandparents, his remaining family and friends will greatly miss him. Especially his niece and nephew. He will always be the best Uncle ever.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.