Owen H Anthony Jr
February 28, 1929 - June 19, 2018
Owen H. Anthony, Jr, 89, of Covington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Abbey Hospice. He was born in Covington, GA to the late Lizzie and Owen H. Anthony, Sr. Owen was proud to serve his country devoting his life to service in the US ARMY, his entire military career. He retired as a Commander Sgt. Major. After retiring from the ARMY, Owen went to work for Newton County in the tax office in Covington. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Annie Deloris M. Anthony; son, Arthur Anthony; and 6 sisters, Bertha Cook, Vira Bowden, Sara Austin, Helen Burch, Juanita Lassiter and Frances Smith. Mr. Anthony is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Owen (Tony) and Jennie Anthony III, of Oxford, Ken and Joyce Anthony, of Monroe, and Danny and Jean Anthony, of Covington; daughter-in-law Linda Anthony, of Oxford; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; along with numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. Funeral services for Mr. Anthony will be held Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Wheeler Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Peavy officiating. Interment will follow at Covington Mills Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wheeler Funeral Home Friday, June 22, 2018 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Guests may sign the online register at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington (770) 786-7111
Owen H. Anthony, Jr, 89, of Covington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Abbey Hospice. He was born in Covington, GA to the late Lizzie and Owen H. Anthony, Sr. Owen was proud to serve his country devoting his life to service... View Obituary & Service Information