QUINTON JOHNSON ANGLIN, 92, beloved father of Kathy Putt and Gail Wilkes, was called home to be with Jesus December 2, 2013 in Memphis, TN. Quinton was born in Reid, Mississippi on March 21, 1921. Spending his early years on the farm, he enlisted in the Army in 1943 during World War II, where he served in the Philippines in the 793AAA Battalion, one of 38 M115 8: Howitzer Battalions. Sergeant Anglin almost died while being transferred on the John A. Johnson when the ship was struck by a Japanese Torpedo and sunk. Surviving several return attacks while in life boats by the same Japanese submarine, Quinton was one of 60 surviving members who were rescued by the USS Argus (PY-14). After the war, he went to work for the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, where he served for 33 years and retired as the Director of Insect Control. During this time, he loved and cared for his wife, two daughters, a grandson and granddaughter. In 1979, Quinton retired so he could care for his aging mother and father in Bruce, Mississippi. Quinton is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Michael Putt, and his daughter, Gail Wilkes, both of Memphis, TN; two grand-children, Michael Putt, Jr. and Jennifer Key, and three great-grandchildren, Michael Blake Putt, Noah Aron Key, and Abel Joshua Key. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Service will be 12 p.m., Thursday, December 5 at Parker Memorial Funeral Home. Burial in Poplar Springs Cemetery, Vardaman, MS. Parker Memorial Funeral Home (662)983-7365.

Published in The Commercial Appeal on Dec. 4, 2013
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Above obituary provided by F.A.G. member Gerald Miller (#48062551)
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Quinton Johnson Anglin, 92
Born; March 21, 1921 in Reid Mississippi DATELINE: Memphis TN, formerly of Loyd Community in Calhoun County, MS
DATE OF DEATH: 12-02-2013
PLACE OF DEATH: Highlands Of Memphis, Memphis, TN
BACKGROUND: INFORMATION: Was a member of Loyd Baptist church, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Retired from Shelby County Health Dept., He was preceded in death by his parents, Arice Lee Anglin and Irene Brown Anglin, Wife; Jeweleen Boatner Anglin, Three brothers, A.L.,and Garnell,and Willie Ray Anglin, Four sisters; Dollie Brown, Eunice Owens, Nettie Lee Moore, and Frances Murray
TIME OF SERVICE: 12 PM Thursday
SERVICE DATE: 12-05-2013
SERVICE PLACE: Parker Memorial Funeral Home Chapel
MINISTER: Bro. James Brown assisted by Bro. Robert Earl Alexander
CEMETERY : Poplar Springs Cemetery – Vardaman, MS
FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE: Parker Memorial Funeral Home – Bruce, MS
SURVIVORS: Two daughters; Kathy Putt (Michael) and Gail Wilkes both of Memphis, TN Two grandchildren; Michael Putt, Jr. and Jennifer Key Three great Grandchildren; Michael Blake Putt, Noah Aron Key and Abel Joshua Key

VISITATION TIME & DATE: Body will lie in state one hour prior to service at 12 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce, MS.