Tony Dean Burgstiner

Tony Dean Burgstiner was born on August 4, 1964, in Savannah, Georgia, to Carson Kelly Burgstiner and Wynona Gail Roberts Burgstiner. He passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Tony was a hardworking man throughout his life and found his true calling behind the wheel. As the owner and operator of Payleb Trucking, he drove for many years for the Georgia Ports Authority, where he earned his well-known nickname, 'Speedy'. His dedication to his work was matched only by the way he lived—full of heart, quick with a joke, and always ready to pull up a chair and swap stories. Tony had a gift for connecting with people; he never met a stranger, and his charm and warmth made him the life of every party.

Outside of work, Tony was a longtime lover of music, an avid fisherman, and a truly talented cook who found joy in spending time with his loved ones around a table with a good meal and good beer. He lived fully, laughed often, and gave generously of his time and spirit, especially to his beloved children.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, Carson Kelly Burgstiner. He is survived by his mother, Wynona Roberts Burgstiner; his sons, Justin A. Burgstiner of Hardyville, South Carolina, and Caleb M. Burgstiner of Pembroke, Georgia; his daughter, Payton L. (Robert Colson) Sapp of Statesboro, Georgia; his brother, William (Sebahate) Burgstiner of Brunswick, Georgia; his nephew, Ryan Burgstiner; his uncle, Edward Roberts Jr. of Zwolle, Louisiana; and his grandchildren, Carson T. Burgstiner and Abigail Burgstiner.

A memorial service will be held in his hometown of Savannah, Georgia.

Tony’s presence will be deeply missed, but his love, laughter, and stories will live on in all who knew him.