Anthony Brinkley's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2026 in Lillington, North Carolina

Anthony Brinkley

April 23, 1957 - March 24, 2026 (68 years old)

Lillington, North Carolina

Anthony Brinkley's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2026 in Lillington, North Carolina

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Anthony Brinkley

April 23, 1957 - March 24, 2026 (68 years old)

Lillington, North Carolina

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Anthony Brinkley Obituary

The memory of Anthony Brinkley of Lillington, North Carolina, who passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anthony Brinkley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Mae and Lornell Brinkley; and his brother Reedis Bryan Brinkley. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Newkirk Brinkley of Lillington, NC; his son Anthony Maurice Stroud of Sanford, NC; his granddaughter Zaria Stroud; his stepsons, Sedrick McLean and Roger McLean Jr.; his siblings, Sandra Hands of Cameron, NC, Tonya Brinkley of Woodbridge, VA and Samuel Brinkley of Wake, VA; his uncles, Willie Brinkley of Cameron, NC and Lynwood Brinkley of Cameron, NC; his great-aunts, Sallie Ann Hailey of Sanford, NC and Fannie Headen of Sanford, NC; and his in-laws, Johnnie Fields, Annie Campbell, John Newkirk, James Newkirk (Janice), Pansy Wright (Larice) and Wanda McAlister (Fred). He is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

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Apr 03

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Knotts Funeral Home
719 Wall St, Sanford, NC 27330

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Apr 04

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Bethel AME Zion Church
255 Vass Rd, Spring Lake, NC 28390

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