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Theodore Anthony Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise H. Anthony; and son, Theodore F. Anthony Jr.
Theodore was a lifelong resident of the city, retiring from the Newport News Shipbuilders Company in 1979, and later worked several years in the Newport News School system.
Forever treasuring his memories are his five grandchildren, Charmin Wells (Frederick) and Jewel Anthony of Newport News, Va., Erica Branch of Hampton, Derek Anthony of Vancouver, Wash., and Eric Anthony of Statesville, N.C.; five great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
Viewing will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, from noon to 5 p.m. at M. E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave., N.N., Va. A Homegoing service will be conducted on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at noon at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Burial immediately following at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Service of celebration and remembrance are entrusted to M.E. Fisher Funeral Home 757-245-3302. www.mefisherfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Anthony
Patricia McQueen
November 16, 2009
Charmin&Freddy,
You two were right there, Bubba knew you two truley cared for and about him to the end. Now is his time to rest, your saddness will past as memories of happier times fill your heart with joy. He was a wonderful Grandfather who leaves memories that will turns sadness into smiles in any moment............
Janice Smith Cantrell
November 16, 2009
Eric my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!
November 16, 2009
To Charmin
May God give you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kenai Braswell
Gloria Woods
November 15, 2009
Our hearts were saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Anthony. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal and the sweet Holy Spirit will be there to give you comfort in this your time of bereavement. Rest in knowing that he is with the Lord waiting to see us all someday.
The Kearney Family
Jolie "Peaches" Stephens
November 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Helen Nichols & Family
November 15, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Sherman Dodson
November 15, 2009
May the Lord Keep you and your family in peace and understanding. May Lord Open your heart to the understanding of his work to call another angel home.
Laura Stewart-Green
November 15, 2009
I remember "John Anthony," as I have known him from my childhood as a very suave,well dressed and mannerable man. My daughter and I had the pleasure of escorting him home from church during my last visit there. It was a joyable ride and conversation. Blessings to his family during his bereavement.
November 15, 2009
Jewel, Charmin and other family members, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your your precious one. I know he will be sadly missed but I also know that he has a Savior that will love and care for him for we have eternity with Christ. Stay encouraged and stay strong in your faith .......
Love Trudi Whiteside Whittaker
Leroy (Sput) Jones
November 14, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
GARY W. KELLY
November 14, 2009
To the Family of Mr. Anthony,
I am sad to learn of his passing. I enjoyed his chats; seeing him relaxing on the porch as I passed by. He'd wave back when he was not catching a snooze.
That porch won't be the same anymore.
Now he is at rest.
Ada Hamlett/ LaBrinka Jenkins
November 13, 2009
To My Sister Charmin & Family, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bubba. I loved him liked he was my grandfather too. May God be with you during this time of sorrow. I am always here for you. Love you much, Sister.
Patricia Jones-Kleckner
November 13, 2009
To Charmin, Jewel, Eric and Derrick, I am sorry to hear of the passing of Bubba. May God be with you guys during this time of sorrow.
Debra Jenkins
November 12, 2009
To The Anthony/Wells Family:
Just want you to know that i'm thinking of you!!! your bubba lived a wonderful fulfilled life. who could have asked for anything more!!! i bet he is now smiling and very happy to be with his lovely mama lou. try to stay encouraged and think of all the good memories!!! God Bless each of you!!
November 12, 2009
We are praying for the entire Anthony/Wells Family. God is the greatest source of strength.Know we love you and are keeping you all in our prayers.
Elder Robbi Everette, Joseph, Destini, Ja-Rod,Janiah and Mr. Trent
Beatrice Jordan
November 12, 2009
Sorry of the loss of your grantfather you are in our prays Beatrice JORDAN
November 12, 2009
Sorry to hear the loss of your grandfather you are in our prayers love the Jordan family
Sheila Camp
November 12, 2009
To the family of Theodore A. Anthony Sr. May God bless you and keep you during your time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tony Turner
November 12, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
To the Anthony family you are in our prayers.May God be with you in your sorrow.
Tony & Betty Turner.
Beulah Davis, Riverside Hospice
November 11, 2009
Charmin,
I am so sorry for your loss of Mr. Anthony. He was such a gentleman, kind and God fearing man. Whenever I saw him, he had a smile on his face. I imagine he was such a wonderful person as I only got to see him in the last months of his life.
I pray for the comfort of you and your family during this most difficult time. You have Freddie there for you as always. Lean on each other as you have done in the past.
Be encouraged and blessed.
McCarthy Mathis
November 11, 2009
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
Ms. Loretta Anderson
November 11, 2009
To Charmin and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences and know that God will get you thru this. May God bless you and your family.
Ms. Loretta Anderson and Family
Dorlyne Washington-Brown
November 11, 2009
Sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Realize God has hand-picked your grandfather because His assignment was finished. Be strong.
TeeBug@Beverly Johnson
November 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Jewel Anthony
November 11, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
James /Helen McCormick
November 11, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 11, 2009
To: The Anthony family,
We are sending our condolences and are sorry for your loss, may God be with you in your moment of sorrow.
Claudia Womack & family
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