Deacon Howard "Bear" L. Anthony

they named him Howard Lewis Anthony. Howard was born in

Marquez, Texas and as a child his family relocated to Houston, TX.

He attended school in the Houston Independent School District

and graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School.

While attending Wheatley, Howard participated in a variety of

activities, including the marching band, but his love of sports led

him to the basketball team. Howard’s passion for sports kept him

active and he used his knowledge to coach the youth at his church

and in his community.

Howard gave his life to God at an early age. In 2000, he joined

First Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership

of the late Rev. Ellison Colley, Sr. Under the leadership of Dr. Eddie

R. Lewis, Jr, Howard grew spiritually and became a deacon in

2023. Howard remained a faithful and devoted server until God

called him home.

Howard is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy Anthony, his

twin sister (Baby Anthony), and Keith Jackson (brother).

Howard leaves memories that will be cherished by his loving wife,

Shawana Anthony. His father, Thomas Anthony. Three sons:

Howard Anthony, Jr., Chikaris Rose, and Latrell McMillian, one

daughter: Victoria Anthony. Three brothers: Thomas Anthony

(Blanca), Aaron Anthony (Cristina), and Oscar Anthony. Three

sisters: JoBeth Anthony, Danita Anthony, and Tonya Anthony, all

of Houston, Texas. Four grandsons, Howard Anthony III, Antonio

Anthony, Rylie Rose and Raylin Rose. Two granddaughters: Kyrie

Anthony and Emani Rose. A host of nephews, nieces, relatives and

friends.