William T. Anthony

William T. Anthony Easley

William Thurman Anthony, 80, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died at Spring Park Senior Living March 5, 2016, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Vera Harrison Anthony.

Born in Kershaw SC, he was the son of the late Ethel King and William G. Anthony

Mr. Anthony graduated from Dacusville High School in 1953. Upon graduation, he served four years in the US Air Force before attending Furman University.

In 1989, Mr. Anthony retired after 30 years of service with the Greenville Police Dept.

He was a member of the Retired Greenville City Police Officers Assoc., Masons (Walden Lodge #274), Scottish Rite “Valley of Greenville,” and Hejaz Shrine.

Mr. Anthony was a devoted Christian. After retirement, he became active in the work of his church. As a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, he served as a deacon, church treasurer, Sunday School Teacher of the Men’s Bible Class, and choir member.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are 2 children: Pamela Anthony of Piedmont and Mark Anthony (Kelli) of Lexington, SC; five grandchildren: Brandon Anthony Chandler and Breana Intlekofer, of Piedmont, and EJ, Isabel and Gage Anthony of Lexington, SC; two great-grandchildren: Cooper Anthony and Avery Chandler of Piedmont; two sisters: Rita Brooks of North Augusta, SC and Helen Anthony of Greenville, SC; four brothers: George Anthony (twin brother) of Garden City, SC, Kenneth Anthony of Montgomery, AL, Randolph Anthony of Easley, SC, and Jack Anthony of Greenville, SC.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Paula Michelle Anthony; two sisters: Nancy Smith of Camden, SC and Billie Hunter of Kershaw, SC; one brother: Allen Anthony of Easley, SC.

Memorials can be made to Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1623 Hester Store Rd., Easley, SC 29640 or Greenville Police Foundation, 4 McGee St., Greenville, SC 29601 attn: Chief Ken Miller.

Honorary Escorts: Retired Greenville City Police Officers and members of Mt. Carmel Fellowship Sunday School Class.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley, SC.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, March 7, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Turner officiating.

Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery-West.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Regency Hospice and Spring Park Senior Living for the love and care they provided to Mr. Anthony.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.