Visitation Tuesday March 20, 2018 from 5pm to 8pm at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, 6001 Rufe Snow Dr Watauga, TX 76148. Funeral service Wednesday March 21, 2018 at 12 noon at Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, with an hour visitation before-hand. Burial will follow at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, TX.
Tony was down to earth and wanted everyone to wear jeans and a t-shirt, Military or Disney if possible. Tony proudly served with the 25th infantry in Vietnam, where he was exposed to Agent Orange, ultimately giving his all. He loved being a mechanic, working for the City of Watauga, and later enjoyed working at Six Flags, where he made countless lifelong friends. Tony loved making lasting memories with his family, Disney, traveling, fishing, and golfing. He was passionate about animals and loved his dogs. He enjoyed the role of "Paw-Paw" to his grand-puppies Toto and Tinkerbell.
Tony is survived by his loving wife and soulmate of 32 years, Lavonda Anthony; Daughters, Nicki Cox and husband Leroy; Mindy Penn and husband Matt; Grandchildren, Emma, Shianne, and Clifton; Brother Steve Anthony and wife Patricia; Father-in-love, Jim Mitchell and wife Sandy; Brother-in-love, Tony "Bubba" Mitchell and wife Jeanne; Sister-in-love, Donna Wilson and husband David; numerous Nieces, Nephews, other family members, children at heart, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Conswilla Anthony, Father, O.W. Anthony II; Grandfather, O.W. "Bucky" Anthony; Grandmother Ethel "Granny" Anthony; and Mother-in-love Ruby "Mimi" Mitchell.
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