Mr. George Anthony

ANTHONY, Mr. George - Age 84, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Dubai. Family hour 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Pastor George Stapleton, officiating. Interment Lovedale Memorial Cemetery, G-5175 E. Bristol Rd., Burton, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 10:00 AM Wednesday. 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 PM Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Mr. George Anthony passed away at the age of 84 in United Arab Emirates due to natural causes. Mr. Anthony was born April 28, 1938, in Brooksville, MS. to Mr. and Mrs. Moses and Josephine Anthony. He went to Prairie Grove School until eighth grade and graduated from Wilson High School in Brooksville, MS. He transitioned to Flint, MI in his late teens and worked as a short order line cook until his early twenties. He then went to work for General Motors-Ternstedt Division on Coldwater Road, Flint, MI for several years. George accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by Reverend Turnipseed at Prairie Grove Church in Brooksville, MS. When he relocated to Flint, MI, he joined and became an active member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He was a faithful member for approximately 64 years under the leadership of Reverend Dr. L.W. Pryor and Reverend Dr. Lewis Randolph. His devotion to servitude was displayed in many areas of the ministry. He tended the grounds of the church, cooked and served with the culinary staff (and was known for his delicious punch), appointed member to the Trustee board and Treasurer of the church, active member of the finance team, security guard ministry, and oversaw the bus ministry. Brother Anthony had a ministry of presence, and wherever he was needed, he was there to be of service with a smile. In 1968, Mr. Anthony met, fell in love, and married Ms. Louise Therese Toscano. He was a devoted husband and family man. He intentionally coordinated moments for the entire family to come together to garden and travel. He could often be seen driving through the community on his tractor where he was headed to or returning from tilling grounds for gardeners. He was also known for selling his famous greens. He especially enjoyed traveling up north to fish. But one thing his loved ones will always cherish as a memory is his consistent labor and involvement in the community. He culminated his years of service working as a crossing guard, and being an active, faithful, and dedicated member of the Eureka Lodge #16 for 53 years. Mr. Anthony was a kind and dependable father who wholeheartedly provided for his family and loved his community. Mr. George Anthony is survived by his children, Mrs. Gwen (Greg) Dunlap of Flint, MI, Mr. Paul Anthony of Flint, MI, Dr. Janet L. Anthony of Chadron, NE, Mrs. Chasity (Toby) O’Connell of United Arab Emirates and Mr. George Anthony, Jr. of Flint, MI; In addition to his children, his legacy will continue with his grandchildren, Morgan Anthony, Gregory Q., Blake E, Marcus G., Drew P. Dunlap, Brendan M. Anthony, Zarah, Solomon, Harrison, and Ruben O’Connell; He is also survived by his youngest sister, Mrs. JoAnne (Sam) Blake of Flint, MI; sister-in-law, Mrs. Bertha Anthony of Denton, TX; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Anthony was preceded in death by: his wife, Louise Therese Anthony; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses and Josephine Anthony; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. Matthew (Susie) Anthony; brother and sister-in-law, Mr. Louis (Louise) Anthony; brother, Mr. Arthur Lowry; sisters, Ms. Sarah Bailey, Ms. Adele Hill, Ms. MaryAnn Cox, Ms. Francis Hill; and nephews.

Mr. George Anthony

April 28, 1938 - October 25, 2022