Gordon Russell Anthony

Gordon Russell Anthony Sr. ""Gordie"", age 72, passed away March 23, 2012.
Gordie was born in Pennsylvania to Clair and Evelyn Anthony, where he grew up with his brothers and sister, Larry, Wayne, and Elaine. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a cannoneer. He moved to California then he retired in Mississippi. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved the warm Mississippi climate and southern hospitality. He was an asset to his community. He worked hard keeping his neighborhood and his Church grounds clean. He always looked to help others. He could be seen walking his little dog and best friend Abby, come rain or shine, stopping from time to time to chit chat with neighbors along the way. He liked Country music. He enjoyed NASCAR, puzzles, hunting, and fishing. Feeding and watching birds brought him pleasure. He had a wonderful smile, a great sense of humor and a big heart. His love was abundant for his family, friends, church, and his Savior Jesus Christ.
He was a member of Shepherd's Way Church, Long Beach, MS.
God has blessed us with his life and now with his memory. He was a gentle soul loved by all. He left us at age 72.
Gordie was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Anthony of Long Beach, MS; son, Gordon Russell Anthony Jr.; mother, Evelyn K. Anthony-Fedoush; father, Clair E. Anthony; stepfather, Albert Fedoush; grandsons, Jimmy Neil Anthony and Johnny Cox.
He is survived by his two brothers and sister, Lawrence C Anthony and his wife Irene Anthony of Phillipsburg, NJ, Wayne Anthony and his departed wife Freida of Saylorsburg, PA, and Elaine J Goodboard and her husband John of Moody, TX. He is also survived by his children, David Anthony and Diana Cox and their mother Roberta Anthony all from Lehighton, PA; his beloved dog Abby Gail; his Extended family in Long Beach, MS, stepdaughter, Diane Donovan her husband Jack and stepsons, Marshall, Jimmy and Greg West.
Gordie had a large family including 17 grandchildren and 26 great grand children and could tell you the birthday of everyone in the family. We love you and miss you Gordie!
A Tribute to his life will be held on Sunday April 15th at Shepherd's Way Church 20134 Pineville Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560 beginning at 10:00 AM.
Memorials for Gordie may be sent to the Church between 8:30 and 9:30 AM on Sunday April 15th.
Gordie will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Betty at the Long Beach City Cemetery, Monday, April 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Road, Long Beach is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes may be shared with the family at www.riemannfamily.com.