Mr. Fred Lee Anthony

October 21, 1953 - May 30, 2021

ANTHONY, Mr. Fred Lee -Age 67, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:30 AM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Pastor Rodney Ellison officiating. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 AM Tuesday. Mr. Anthony will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 Monday. Mr. Fred Lee Anthony was born October 21, 1953 in the Flint, Michigan the son of Rosie Lee and Earnest Anthony. Fred departed this life on May 30, 2021. He was a family man and talented singer. Fred sang with a family band named “Omendowa” which meant, Soul Power, which consisted of his brother. He started the group “Soul Illustrations” with Mikey, Herman, Carlos and Leon, with dance steps. Freddie was Lead Vocalist (nick name Pink Panther) on many songs. He was employed at Hurley Medical Center where he was highly spoken of. Freddie touched many hearts. He was also a School Crossing Guard, worked Voter Registration and volunteered at the Police Department at Hallwood Plaza and ML King Ave. He was well known in the community and dedicated. Freddie played the trombone and taught computer class for seniors. He earned an letterman’s jacket from Flint Central High School. Studied DVD Player Repair at Cleveland Institute of Electronics and Television Repair at Mott Community college Fred sang in the Voice of Mt. Zion, Male Chorus, Mass Choir and The Gospel Chorus, Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle and new Harvest Choir. He always loved music. Even though he did not sing professional anymore, he never lost his love for singing. He drove the church van. Fred had earned a Entrepreneur Certificate and made the Dean’s List. He was a student of life. Always loved to learn and help people. Fred helped many individuals, family members to maintain their sobriety. He was an avid football fan and he thoroughly enjoyed basketball too. Our dad was a man of many words and touch many hearts. He loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, the community and always kept us up to date on family information and locations of events. He never spared your feelings, he said what he meant and he meant what he said. Fred was a kind, patient and understanding man with a big heart. Always giving and trying to find ways to take care of his family. Mr. Fred Lee Anthony leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Sharonda R. Johnson; 2 sons, Fred Moore Jr. and Ronald Moore, all of Flint; grandchildren, Craig Johnson Jr., Sha’Crai Johnson, Shauna Johnson and Sharae Johnson, Fred Moore III, Indalesia Brank, Devin Moore, Krystal Love, Alisa Moore, Diamond Moore; great-grandchildren, Craijohn Johnson, Craig Jr. Johnson, Jessie Lee Johnson and Zi’Aire Johnson. 2 sisters, Linda Anthony and Patricia (Hutch) Anthony Shinn; 2 brothers, Micheal Anthony and Herman (Stephanie) Anthony; special aunt, Jessie (Willie Ben) Anthony; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including special friend, Marlo Thomas. Mr. Anthony was preceded in death by his, parents, Rosie Lee and Earnest Anthony; and brothers, Leon Anthony and Earnest Anthony Jr. The family would like to express special thanks to all the family and friends that donated and sent prayers to our family.