Lansing M. Anthony
Pine Ridge Drive
Lansing M. Anthony, 89, of Pine Ridge Drive, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Mr. Anthony was born Oct. 4, 1920, in Genoa, Texas, the son of Stanley Daniel and Lois Mary (McNaughton) Anthony. On June 28, 1952, he married Norma Jean (Hall) Anthony, and she survives.
Mr. Anthony was a World War II veteran, serving as a pilot instructor in United States Marine Corp. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He loved gardening and enjoyed playing music. When he was younger, he was a member of the band called "The Barnyard Boys." In later years, he entertained with his guitar and singing at various healthcare facilities.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Anthony is survived by sons, Larry M. (Penny) Anthony of Birmingham, Ala., and Robert W. (Vicki) Anthony of Marseille, France; daughters, Sharon Pavey of Clear Lake, Texas, Susan (Rahul) Dewan of Columbus and Renee (George) Garza of La Porte, Texas; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and three sisters.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with Robert Anthony and the Rev. John McKay officiating. Calling will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and from 2 p.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Bartholomew County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charities.
You are invited to view his video tribute after 4 p.m. Tuesday, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the Internet.
Lansing M. Anthony
Pine Ridge Drive
Lansing M. Anthony, 89, of Pine Ridge Drive, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2010, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
Mr. Anthony was born Oct. 4, 1920, in Genoa, Texas, the son of Stanley Daniel and Lois Mary (McNaughton) Anthony. On June 28, 1952, he married Norma Jean (Hall) Anthony, and she survives.
Mr. Anthony was a World War II veteran, serving as a pilot instructor in United States Marine Corp. He was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
He loved gardening and enjoyed playing music. When he was younger, he was a member of the band called "The Barnyard Boys." In later years, he entertained with his guitar and singing at various healthcare facilities.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Anthony is survived by sons, Larry M. (Penny) Anthony of Birmingham, Ala., and Robert W. (Vicki) Anthony of Marseille, France; daughters, Sharon Pavey of Clear Lake, Texas, Susan (Rahul) Dewan of Columbus and Renee (George) Garza of La Porte, Texas; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and three sisters.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with Robert Anthony and the Rev. John McKay officiating. Calling will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home and from 2 p.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Bartholomew County.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice of charities.
You are invited to view his video tribute after 4 p.m. Tuesday, light a virtual candle and send a message to the family via the Internet.
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