Anthony D. VanRiper, 49, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his home. He was born July 10, 1969 in Fort Smith Arkansas. Anthony graduated from Clarksville High School in 1987. He worked as a welder fabricator in his own shop, building high-end audio stands which are in homes all over the world. Anthony truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; studying and reading his bible, going to church, spending time with friends and family, fishing, and camping.
He is survived by his mother, Leamae VanRiper of Ft. Smith; wife, Missy Kaye of Booneville; a brother, Damon VanRiper of Ft. Smith; a sister, Sarah Pendergrass and brother-in-law, Loren Pendergrass of Central City; a daughter, Krystina VanRiper of Conway; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Merle Dean VanRiper.
Family, friends and all whose lives Anthony touched are invited to reminisce, pray and support one another at a memorial service to be held at Westside Pentecostal Church in Huntington, Arkansas on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. A fellowship lunch will follow the service.
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