William Henry Anthony, Sr., 90, of Shreveport, LA, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1930 to Frank and Effie Stricklen Anthony in Waterloo, AR.
He was a graduate of Georgia Tech University, and a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church. He was named honorary Colonel of the Arkansas State Police, he was Chairman of the AIDC AR Industrial Development Commission, Chairman of the Board at First National Bank in McGehee, AR, a Director of First State Bank in Lake Village, AR, Commissioner on the Dermott Drainage District, Board Member on the Lakeside Board of Education, he was on the USDA Advisory Board, former President of the Catfish Farmers of America, and Manager of Alice Sidney Farms and Alice Sidney Dryer and Seed Co.
Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers, Melvin, Beryl, Bruce, Aubra and Clary Anthony; and sisters, Alma Crawford and Bernice Bullock.
Survivors include his wife, Joan P. Anthony; daughters, Beth Manasco, Lisa Vercher; sons, Martin Anthony (Karen) all of Shreveport, and William Henry Anthony, Jr. (Pat) of Greenville, MS; grandchildren, Louis Keller, III (Shelly), George Henry Cousins, IV, Will Anthony, III (Megan), Frances Anthony Johnson (David), John Martin Anthony (Caroline), Ryan Anthony, Hannah Vercher, Michael Vercher, and great grandchildren, Henry Keller, Addison Keller, Noah Anthony, and Harrison Anthony.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Young’s Chapel with Rev. David Ruehr officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Arlington Memorial Park under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Lakeside United Methodist Church. 324 S. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Village, AR 71653
Condolences can be made online at www.youngsfuneralhome.com