Anthony Jerome Moran, age 70, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Born on September 3, 1955, in Troup County, Georgia, to the late J.T. Moran and Blanche Herrin Moran.

Anthony built a career with Leggett & Platt, where he worked faithfully until his retirement. He was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and time spent with the people he loved, especially his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and his great-grandchildren. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mechanic work, and collecting knives. Anthony was known around his community for his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens. He enjoyed the fruits of his labor and sharing the bounty with everyone around him. He and Faye were dedicated members of Consolation Baptist Church, where he served his Lord faithfully.

In addition to his parents, Anthony is preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Delores & James Howard, and his brother and sister-in-law, Barry & Betty Moran.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Debra Faye Blair Moran; his children, Rodney & Tamara Moran, Curtis & Jessica Moran, Chad Moran, Josh Moran, Joni Moran, and Robert Reynolds; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Jenny & Tony Whitten and Sercia & Carl Jacobs; his brother and sister-in-law, Roger & Jennelle Moran; his grandchildren, Zander Martin, Zeke Martin, Gracie Moran, Kyndahl Moran, Dylan Carey, Allie Carey, and Taylor Carey, Bentley Moran, Gunner Moran, Bailey Moran, Kimberly Rodriquez, Alexiandria Moran, Issac Moran, and Brittnany Hill; and great-grandchildren, Izabelle Hill, Abigail Hill, and Carter Hill, Will Slay, Hazel Slay and Remi Slay. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memory.

A funeral service celebrating Anthony's life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Consolation Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Powers and Pastor Zack Hicks officiating. He will be laid to rest in the church cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Jeremy Lipham, Zander Martin, Bentley Moran, Chad Moran, Gunner Moran, Jimmy Hill, Rodney Moran, and Curtis Moran.

The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Martin & Hightower Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moran family during this difficult time. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.martin-hightower.com.