Lester Gary Anthony Jr.

1972 - 2023

Lester Gary Anthony Jr.

1972 - 2023

BORN

1972

DIED

2023

Lester Anthony Obituary

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Lester Gary Anthony, Jr. passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 50. He was born on Wednesday, June 7, 1972 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Mary Powell Anthony and the late Lester Anthony, Sr. He was a resident of Kentwood, Louisiana.

Lester is survived by his wife, Eunice St. Romain Anthony; children, Joseph Foy (Megan), Ashley Anthony, Jessica Anthony (Johnny), and Chasity Anthony (James); grandchildren, Dallas, Brynlin, Omari, A'Nalah, August, Dajohn, and Jordan; siblings, Angie Dupont (Ricky), William Wilkinson (Heather), Billy Joe Wilkinson (Brandy), Michael Allen, and Ashley Francois (Zachary); and step-father, Timothy Tullos.

In addition to his parents, Lester was also preceded in death by his son-in-law, Roosevelt Austin, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, 2000 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, beginning at 9:00 AM until the funeral service begins at 11:00 AM.

Interment will follow in Natalbany Cemetery, Independence, Louisiana.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Homes & Crematory - Hammond

2000 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

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