Anthony D. "Tony" Gulley of Rockford departed this life January 2, 2024. He was born August 7, 1980 in Rockford the son of Linda Gulley and Felix Taylor. Anthony married the former Alicia Reed June 15, 2008. He was employed as a day porter by Rockford Board of Education 4 years currently at Bloom School. Anthony attended East High School.

Anthony leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Alicia;  two daughters, Brooklyn and Kaelyn Reed-Gulley; step son, Javier Reed; mother Linda Gulley; sister Felicia Patterson a host of other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his father; step father Jesse Matthews; and brother Antonio Gulley.

Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.