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Milton Harlow "Milt" Anthony Jr.

Milton Harlow "Milt" Anthony Jr. obituary

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Milton Anthony Obituary

Anthony Milton "Milt" Harlow Anthony Jr., son of the late Milton H. Anthony, Sr. and Viola (Campbell) Anthony, born in Bluefield, West Virginia on May 12, 1953. He transitioned from his earthly body on Thursday, October 16, 2014. He is also preceded in death by brother Andrew Harold Anthony, niece Kimberly Anthony Chambers, nephew Anthony Jamal Morgan and sister-in-law Jackqueline Anthony. Left to cherish precious memories are his wife, Barbara Anthony; two daughters, Tiffany Anthony and Amber Triplett; son, Antoine (Isha)Matthews; sisters, Carolyn Anthony, Deborah Morgan, and Karen (Ron) Mahone, all of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, William Anthony of Rex, Georgia, James (Pamela) Anthony, and Lawrence (Pamela) Anthony, all of Columbus, Ohio; five grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Anita D. Ward, Lesa Flewellen, Mary Flewellen; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends, including special cousin, Vonnie Wade Giles and special friends, Melvin Pannell, Tommy Pritchett, James "Sonny" Wade, William Jefferies and Helen C. Jones. Milton was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries. He was a past employee of Sears Distribution Center and Capitol Copy. Milton was a basketball referee for 26 years. Homegoing service 9:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refugee Road, Columbus, OH 43232. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until the start of service. Interment at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43202. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by This Week Community Newspapers from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2014.

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Johnny Clark

October 15, 2024

Milt was a damn good man - and better ref! Or the other way around!!
Such a good dude on and off the basketball court.
I miss him as a friend and official.
Rest in Heaven, Milt

Julia Stokes-Grundei

March 18, 2015

Anthony Family

Mr. Anthony was my first boss at Sears Surplus Store. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, he was a wonderful man. When I think of him, I always remember his laughter and honesty. I am sorry I was unable to pay my respect's to him. I just found out of his passing. Barbara I am sorry for your loss. R.I.P Mr. Anthony

Diane Ward

December 30, 2014

Bobbi I know this first holiday season is hard but know that Milt is no longer suffering. I know you did everything you could over the years to help Milton thru his sickness, now him and Alfred are talking and watching over us as our special Angels.
I Love You

DAVID NIXON

October 26, 2014

DEBBIE AND CAROLYN MY SYMPATHY IN LOSING YOUR BROTHER.PRAYERS GOING UP FOR STRENGH IN THIS TIME OF SORROW.WITH LOVE

Frederick & Jacqueline D. White

October 25, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy goes out Tiffany and whole entire Anthony family. Your love one has crossed over from this earthly life into a heavenly life. Heaven is rejoicing for the love one who has entered in to his new home. I pray that God comfort you in knowing that he is in a better place. Love In Christ Jesus!

October 25, 2014

Bobbie and Family...

I am so sorry for your loss...there will be no more pain and sickness for Milton...he has been through a great deal and is now in God's hands...Rest In Peace Milton you left your mark on a lot of people...

Vickie Coates, Columbus OH

Pearl Draper-Terrell

October 24, 2014

Sorry to hear about your lose. You have all my sympathy.

THE RAYMORE FAMILY

October 24, 2014

You are in our thoughts and prayers

Gayle Morton Baptiste

October 24, 2014

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Milton was a great person. Please accept our deepest condolences. Gayle Morton-Baptiste and Carolyn Aaron

Mike Henry

October 24, 2014

We ask Gods blessings of comfort for the entire Anthony family.

Sandra Smedley

October 24, 2014

Tiffany praying that God will comfort you and that the memories will last for ever. God makes no mistakes, Earth has no sorrow heaven cannot heal.Love you much AuntSandy,UncleLeonard

Scott Roberts

October 23, 2014

So sorry to hear this news. We miss our family in Columbus. You all are in our thoughts. From Scott & Carey, Harold & Winnie Roberts

michael wofford

October 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

christina wofford

October 23, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeannette Jefferies Chapman

October 23, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linnell Perry

October 23, 2014

Praying that God will comfort you and give you peace and encouragement. Milt was a blessing to my husband, Ernest through their many prayers together.

Jerry Hairston

October 23, 2014

To the Anthony family - I know God makes no mistakes and he has chosen this time to welcome Milt into his heavenly home. I offer my condolences to the family

William Jefferies

October 23, 2014

Well, God has called Nate to be with Him. I will miss him. You, the family have all the memories to look back on. Me too, he was and is a great man, my friend. God is with us all at this time.

Joanie Hines

October 23, 2014

Milt was such a pleasant spark to work with. Always smiling and positive, I enjoyed hearing his stories of officiating games at my alma mater. Find comfort in knowing that he was a professional, and a true mentor.

The Irons Family

October 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss praying for the family

October 22, 2014

To Barbara, Jerome, Carolyn, Debbie,
Kay, JD, Laurence and the rest of the family. Our deepest sympathy. Milton fought the good fight, he finished the course and is resting in God's arms.
We are praying for each of you that God will spread his Grace upon each of you and bring you peace.
Love always Uncle Howard, Aunt Joan and all of our family members.

Johnny Clark and Jump 25 Basketball

October 22, 2014

Will miss you on the court and off. I know you're makin' the block/charge call on God's Court already...My Man!

PATRICIA (R0SS) SHAW

October 22, 2014

To the family of "Milt"
We all loved Milton but God loved him best! Time and prayer are the keys to healing pain. I offer you both. Remember, memories are the legacy of love.

Denise Hawkins-Brown

October 22, 2014

J.D.,Lawrence & family... May God comfort you as only "He" can at this time. Bobby & I will keep your family lifted in prayer.

Saretha Washington

October 22, 2014

Lawrence, JD, and family. So sorry for your loss. God Bless you and keep you. Love always, Reese

Sharon Hunt - Bigelow

October 22, 2014

You'll have my heart felt sympathy. With LOVE.

Cynthia Johnson

October 22, 2014

Kay, Debbie, and Carolyn, I would like to offer my sympathy in the loss of your brother. You are in my prayers. God bless you and keep you.

Anthony Taylor

October 22, 2014

All Praise And Glory Be To God. It was an honor and blessing to have spent good times with Milt and to be his neighbor. I enjoyed just praying with him and hearing from him how good God had been to him. He always gave God the Glory. Deepest sympathy to the entire family.

October 22, 2014

May God's hands provided comfort in your time of mourning and may the times you shared his love and friendship be radiant in your memories. Your family friend Cornelia Garrett

October 22, 2014

sorry for loss

Greg Mock

October 22, 2014

My prayers are with the Anthony family. Milt cared and has done a lot for younger officials such as myself.

October 22, 2014

We are deeply sorry for your loss - our thoughts are with you.

US Properties Group, Inc.

Mary Curry (Boudreaux)

October 22, 2014

I absolutely loved Milton! Never saw him without a smile. My deepest sympathy to all the family.

Josephine White Poe

October 22, 2014

My deepest sympathies during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mj

October 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Susan Morrison Dodson

October 21, 2014

Dear family, my deepest sympathies to you all. Keep his memory close to your heart. Milton was a great classmate and great friend.

October 21, 2014

We offer to the family our condolences, sympathy and prayers in your time of bereavement. I pray that Milton's memories will live on. Rest in peace my friend, until we meet again.
Arthur and Katherine Brown

Marlene Alexander Dowell

October 21, 2014

Debbie, Kay, Carolyn, and all the family. So sorry for your loss. Love you all.

Chris Baker

October 21, 2014

It was a honor to know such a great man. From the day I met Milt he always provided leadership, mentorship and good conversations that I will never forget. Lawrence and family you are in my prayers. He will be missed. God Bless.

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