Anthony Jacob Lara, age 16, of Taylor, TX passed away at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Taylor on Thursday February 28, 2019. He was born on November 18, 2002 in Georgetown, TX to Amy Castillo. He was a freshman at Taylor High School. Anthony love science and could tell you anything you wanted to know about the solar system. Anthony could always bring a smile to anyone’s face. He loved Fridays and would always ask his teachers, aids, and Mr. Johnny if they were glad it was Friday.
Anthony was diagnosed with some major health problems, like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Dilated Cardio Myopathy, and Congestive Heart Failure, which subsequently took him away from us.
He was preceded in death by his older sister, Alysia Rosalinda Castillo; great grandparents, George and Frances Kilgore; and great grandparents, Earl and Alice Hartman.
Anthony is survived by his mother, Amy Castillo; his stepfather, Anthony Hubbard; his older sister, Adrianna Nicole Wilson; his younger sister, Brittany Lynn Waggoner; his grandparents, Judy and David Hartman; his aunt, Carrie Waters; his cousins, Bayleigh and Melanie Waters; and many great aunts and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 6, 2019 from 6pm-8pm at Condra Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Thursday March 7, 2019 at 10 am at Condra Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.
