Gary Clark Anthony (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Gary Clark Anthony, son of Mark C. and Audrey E. Doublin Anthony, was born March 22, 1948, near Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, October 31, 2019, in his home, near Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of seventy-one years, seven months, and nine days.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Macey Anthony; and a brother, Marcus Anthony.
Gary is survived by three daughters, Kim Anthony, of Branson, Missouri, Shelly Walters, of Columbia, Missouri, and Jeanie Stephens, and her husband, Robert, of Lebanon, Missouri; a son, Gary “Bub” Anthony, of Lebanon, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Zane Walters, Zach Walters, and his wife, Hannah, Candace Fulton, and her husband, Jared, Lauren Cotrel, and her husband, Shane, Robbie Stephens, and his wife, Morgan, Hunter Stephens, Madison Elliot, Mikalyn Anthony, Hailey Anthony, and Jake Anthony, and his wife, Kelly; eight great-grandchildren, Rylan, Jillian, Jackson, Weston, Autum, Boone, Addilyn, and Waylon; four brothers, John Anthony, and his wife, Linda, Bill Anthony, and his wife, Jackie, all of Lebanon, Missouri, Jim Anthony, and his wife, Donna, and Herb Anthony, all of Falcon, Missouri; two sisters, Terri Weir, and her husband, Victor, and Helen Snellings, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was born and raised in Laclede County, near Lebanon, and graduated from Lebanon High School. He worked for a time in Kansas City, and then returned to the Lebanon area, where he worked for Detroit Tool for several years. He also worked in building construction, but mainly was a farmer, cattleman and cattle broker throughout the years.
Gary professed his faith in Christ at the age of fourteen and was baptized at First Baptist Church in Lebanon by Gene Barclay.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where he liked fishing and camping with the kids when he was younger. He enjoyed going to casinos and playing the lottery. He was a fan of stock car races and liked watching NASCAR, football, baseball and golf on television. He never met a stranger and took care of everyone else first. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed having time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gary was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and was a caring neighbor and good friend. We celebrate his life and know that the wonderful memories he made for his family and friends will remain in their hearts forever.
A memorial has been established and may be made through the funeral home.
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