Anthony was born January 4, 1961 in Chicago, the son of Jeannette Edmonds, Chicago; and Rasul Hassan (AKA Ronald Higgins) and step-mother, Zahirah Hassan, Charlotte, NC. He married Louise Moore Johnson on July 23, 2004; she survives.
In addition to his parents and wife, also surviving are his siblings: Tamara Renee Thompson, Darien,IL; Ronald Wayne Crawford, Chicago; Rhonda Campbell, Chicago; Dolphine (King) Coleman, Matteson, IL; Mark Higgins, Chicago; Kim (Arnel) Carter, Pikesville, MD; Kaliph Hassan, Chicago; Jamal (Erin) Hassan, Tega Cay, SC; Jennifer Ellestad, Harrisburg, PA. Many other relatives survive, including: Sharon (Michael) Carey, Lynwood, IL; Valerie (Charles) Turner, Chicago; Kharami Hassan, Chicago; and Dr. Jerrilyn Johnson-Pearson, Chicago.
Anthony attended Heartland Community College in Bloomington-Normal. He enjoyed history and was an avid sports fan--particularly baseball (Chicago Cubs fan). He talked to anyone about sports. Anthony also loved traveling and telling others about places he visited. He worked in customer service and sales most of his life.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2018 at East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Visitation will take place two hours prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Home Sweet Home Mission or the American Stroke Association. Online condolences may be shared with the family at eastlawn-bloomington.com.
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