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Wotkyns, Anthony
Major Anthony Ludington ("Major") Wotkyns, USA Retired, passed away on December 7, 2013 at this home in Corona de Tucson, AZ. He was born in Pasadena, CA on July 20, 1938. In his 23 years of service (USN & USA) he was the recipient of Two Purple Heart Medals, The Bronze Star Medal, The Legion of Merit Medal, The Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, The Air Medal with Forty-Eight Oak Leaf Cluster, The DFC Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, to name a few. Major Wotkyns was preceded in death by his parents Grosvenor Eliot & Elizabeth Scott, brothers Marshall Eliot, Robert Jackson & Andrew Graves. He is survived by his older brother Grosvenor Scott & wife Threasa Antoinette, sisters Katharine Graves & husband Edward Gonzales and Elizabeth Armstrong & husband Enrique Montes, and numerous nieces and nephews. Major was adventurous and inquisitive, and had many hobbies and interests including history, trains, and traveling. He was a skilled marksman and loved to garden. He enjoyed music, fine dining, spicy food, and good spirits. Not only will he be missed by his family, but also his friends who enjoyed camping, 4 wheeling and trips to Rocky Point with him. A military memorial will take place on January 17, 2014 at 1pm at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. A gathering to honor Major and share stories will be at the Hart/Smith residence in Glendale following the memorial.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 14, 2014.
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John Smith

January 20, 2014

Tony, you will be most definitely missed. Thanksgiving won't be the same, humming birds will give me greater joy, growing peppers in my garden will give me such delight and a spark because of you. Jackson is going to miss giving up his bedroom to you. You always left it in such good shape, never disturbing any of his prized toys. I'll miss our phone calls, yelling at the television , your stupid hearing aide, the bumpy car rides. The books that you shared with me! Thank you for being you and making me try new and different foods when you would come and visit! You were a great brother, uncle and friend!

Betsy Montes

January 19, 2014

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January 16, 2014

"Major", Stacy K and I only met you a few times but in those times we have so much to remember. We will miss you. Thank you for your remarkable service to our country!

Mark & Stacy K Serna

January 14, 2014

We will always have you with us. Thanks for showing me how to live.

john smith

January 14, 2014

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