John A. "Banjo" Anthony, 91, of Dutch Hill, Parker, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Saturday at his home due to infirmities of age.
Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Parker, he was the son of the late James Gay and Daisy Louise Gibb Anthony.
While in high school at the former Parker High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on March 26, 1943, and served until honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946, with the rank of corporal. Serving in both Europe and Africa, he was assigned to the 2008th Engineer Aviation-Firefighting Platoon. He earned the Sharpshooter Carbine Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater, European, African-Middle Eastern Theater and World War II Victory Medals.
Banjo was a life member of the VFW Post 7073 and was a member of the American Legion Post 598, both of Parker. He was longtime adviser and several decade trustee of the VFW post. Until ill health recently prevented his participation, he was absent from only three veteran funeral or memorial services since 1946. Not only was he a member of firing squad services at funerals, but he was always involved in marching with the joint groups at ALF Festival in Clarion, various community day services and REA annual meeting color guard.
Following the war, he became employed by the Knox Glass Corp., later known as Glass Containers Corp., at the Parker plant from where he retired in 1980 with 39 years of service. His father and brothers all were glass manufacturing employees.
Mr. Anthony was a founding and charter member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief for many years. He was a life member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department, where he was presented the annual award for Outstanding Community Service in 2006.
Banjo or Jack, of which he was both known, worked well into his late 80s doing home repair including roofing for family and folks in the Perry Township and surrounding areas. His stonework and major roof work is evident in countless homes today.
All his ability in both glass manufacturing and home repair was done without a high school diploma. At the Veterans Day program at Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School at Foxburg on Nov. 9, 2012, Mr. Anthony finally was presented his long-awaited high school diploma in a very emotionally charged gathering of his entire family.
In addition to acquiring historic artifacts of the area, he was an avid hunter, including this past hunting season.
For all the work on behalf of veterans, the VFW Post 7073 sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the World War II Memorial for Banjo, his brother Fritz and their wives.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dot" McCoy, who he married July 2, 1943. They had celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this past year.
Surviving also are his daughter, Carol Anthony Brown and her companion, Howard Lubbert; his son, Kevin and his wife, Lucinda Anthony, all of Parker; four grandchildren, Crystal Over, Melody Nordquist, Josh and Cody Anthony; and four great-grandchildren, Tabitha Saye, Caitlin Nordquist, Carly and Abby Over; his brother, Frederick "Fritz" and his wife, Mert Anthony, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Blanche Anthony of Parker; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Chestnut of Ohio.
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Dianne Anthony; his brother, Robert Walter Anthony in 1982; and his sister, Daisy Lou Chestnut.
ANTHONY - Friends of John A. "Banjo" Anthony, who died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.
Members of the VFW and American Legion posts of Parker (other veterans invited) will conduct services at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
Published in Butler Eagle on Feb. 29, 2016
Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Parker, he was the son of the late James Gay and Daisy Louise Gibb Anthony.
While in high school at the former Parker High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on March 26, 1943, and served until honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946, with the rank of corporal. Serving in both Europe and Africa, he was assigned to the 2008th Engineer Aviation-Firefighting Platoon. He earned the Sharpshooter Carbine Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater, European, African-Middle Eastern Theater and World War II Victory Medals.
Banjo was a life member of the VFW Post 7073 and was a member of the American Legion Post 598, both of Parker. He was longtime adviser and several decade trustee of the VFW post. Until ill health recently prevented his participation, he was absent from only three veteran funeral or memorial services since 1946. Not only was he a member of firing squad services at funerals, but he was always involved in marching with the joint groups at ALF Festival in Clarion, various community day services and REA annual meeting color guard.
Following the war, he became employed by the Knox Glass Corp., later known as Glass Containers Corp., at the Parker plant from where he retired in 1980 with 39 years of service. His father and brothers all were glass manufacturing employees.
Mr. Anthony was a founding and charter member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief for many years. He was a life member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department, where he was presented the annual award for Outstanding Community Service in 2006.
Banjo or Jack, of which he was both known, worked well into his late 80s doing home repair including roofing for family and folks in the Perry Township and surrounding areas. His stonework and major roof work is evident in countless homes today.
All his ability in both glass manufacturing and home repair was done without a high school diploma. At the Veterans Day program at Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School at Foxburg on Nov. 9, 2012, Mr. Anthony finally was presented his long-awaited high school diploma in a very emotionally charged gathering of his entire family.
In addition to acquiring historic artifacts of the area, he was an avid hunter, including this past hunting season.
For all the work on behalf of veterans, the VFW Post 7073 sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the World War II Memorial for Banjo, his brother Fritz and their wives.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dot" McCoy, who he married July 2, 1943. They had celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this past year.
Surviving also are his daughter, Carol Anthony Brown and her companion, Howard Lubbert; his son, Kevin and his wife, Lucinda Anthony, all of Parker; four grandchildren, Crystal Over, Melody Nordquist, Josh and Cody Anthony; and four great-grandchildren, Tabitha Saye, Caitlin Nordquist, Carly and Abby Over; his brother, Frederick "Fritz" and his wife, Mert Anthony, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Blanche Anthony of Parker; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Chestnut of Ohio.
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Dianne Anthony; his brother, Robert Walter Anthony in 1982; and his sister, Daisy Lou Chestnut.
ANTHONY - Friends of John A. "Banjo" Anthony, who died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.
Members of the VFW and American Legion posts of Parker (other veterans invited) will conduct services at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
Published in Butler Eagle on Feb. 29, 2016
John A. "Banjo" Anthony, 91, of Dutch Hill, Parker, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Saturday at his home due to infirmities of age.
Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Parker, he was the son of the late James Gay and Daisy Louise Gibb Anthony.
While in high school at the former Parker High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on March 26, 1943, and served until honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946, with the rank of corporal. Serving in both Europe and Africa, he was assigned to the 2008th Engineer Aviation-Firefighting Platoon. He earned the Sharpshooter Carbine Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater, European, African-Middle Eastern Theater and World War II Victory Medals.
Banjo was a life member of the VFW Post 7073 and was a member of the American Legion Post 598, both of Parker. He was longtime adviser and several decade trustee of the VFW post. Until ill health recently prevented his participation, he was absent from only three veteran funeral or memorial services since 1946. Not only was he a member of firing squad services at funerals, but he was always involved in marching with the joint groups at ALF Festival in Clarion, various community day services and REA annual meeting color guard.
Following the war, he became employed by the Knox Glass Corp., later known as Glass Containers Corp., at the Parker plant from where he retired in 1980 with 39 years of service. His father and brothers all were glass manufacturing employees.
Mr. Anthony was a founding and charter member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief for many years. He was a life member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department, where he was presented the annual award for Outstanding Community Service in 2006.
Banjo or Jack, of which he was both known, worked well into his late 80s doing home repair including roofing for family and folks in the Perry Township and surrounding areas. His stonework and major roof work is evident in countless homes today.
All his ability in both glass manufacturing and home repair was done without a high school diploma. At the Veterans Day program at Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School at Foxburg on Nov. 9, 2012, Mr. Anthony finally was presented his long-awaited high school diploma in a very emotionally charged gathering of his entire family.
In addition to acquiring historic artifacts of the area, he was an avid hunter, including this past hunting season.
For all the work on behalf of veterans, the VFW Post 7073 sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the World War II Memorial for Banjo, his brother Fritz and their wives.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dot" McCoy, who he married July 2, 1943. They had celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this past year.
Surviving also are his daughter, Carol Anthony Brown and her companion, Howard Lubbert; his son, Kevin and his wife, Lucinda Anthony, all of Parker; four grandchildren, Crystal Over, Melody Nordquist, Josh and Cody Anthony; and four great-grandchildren, Tabitha Saye, Caitlin Nordquist, Carly and Abby Over; his brother, Frederick "Fritz" and his wife, Mert Anthony, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Blanche Anthony of Parker; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Chestnut of Ohio.
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Dianne Anthony; his brother, Robert Walter Anthony in 1982; and his sister, Daisy Lou Chestnut.
ANTHONY - Friends of John A. "Banjo" Anthony, who died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.
Members of the VFW and American Legion posts of Parker (other veterans invited) will conduct services at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
Published in Butler Eagle on Feb. 29, 2016
Born Sept. 20, 1924, in Parker, he was the son of the late James Gay and Daisy Louise Gibb Anthony.
While in high school at the former Parker High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force on March 26, 1943, and served until honorable discharge on Feb. 28, 1946, with the rank of corporal. Serving in both Europe and Africa, he was assigned to the 2008th Engineer Aviation-Firefighting Platoon. He earned the Sharpshooter Carbine Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Theater, European, African-Middle Eastern Theater and World War II Victory Medals.
Banjo was a life member of the VFW Post 7073 and was a member of the American Legion Post 598, both of Parker. He was longtime adviser and several decade trustee of the VFW post. Until ill health recently prevented his participation, he was absent from only three veteran funeral or memorial services since 1946. Not only was he a member of firing squad services at funerals, but he was always involved in marching with the joint groups at ALF Festival in Clarion, various community day services and REA annual meeting color guard.
Following the war, he became employed by the Knox Glass Corp., later known as Glass Containers Corp., at the Parker plant from where he retired in 1980 with 39 years of service. His father and brothers all were glass manufacturing employees.
Mr. Anthony was a founding and charter member of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department where he served as chief for many years. He was a life member of the Parker City Volunteer Fire Department, where he was presented the annual award for Outstanding Community Service in 2006.
Banjo or Jack, of which he was both known, worked well into his late 80s doing home repair including roofing for family and folks in the Perry Township and surrounding areas. His stonework and major roof work is evident in countless homes today.
All his ability in both glass manufacturing and home repair was done without a high school diploma. At the Veterans Day program at Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School at Foxburg on Nov. 9, 2012, Mr. Anthony finally was presented his long-awaited high school diploma in a very emotionally charged gathering of his entire family.
In addition to acquiring historic artifacts of the area, he was an avid hunter, including this past hunting season.
For all the work on behalf of veterans, the VFW Post 7073 sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C., for the dedication of the World War II Memorial for Banjo, his brother Fritz and their wives.
He is survived by his wife, the former Dorothy "Dot" McCoy, who he married July 2, 1943. They had celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary this past year.
Surviving also are his daughter, Carol Anthony Brown and her companion, Howard Lubbert; his son, Kevin and his wife, Lucinda Anthony, all of Parker; four grandchildren, Crystal Over, Melody Nordquist, Josh and Cody Anthony; and four great-grandchildren, Tabitha Saye, Caitlin Nordquist, Carly and Abby Over; his brother, Frederick "Fritz" and his wife, Mert Anthony, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; his sister-in-law, Blanche Anthony of Parker; and his brother-in-law, Gordon Chestnut of Ohio.
In addition to parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Dianne Anthony; his brother, Robert Walter Anthony in 1982; and his sister, Daisy Lou Chestnut.
ANTHONY - Friends of John A. "Banjo" Anthony, who died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home, 201 S. Wayne Ave., Parker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday with burial to follow at the Parker Presbyterian Cemetery.
Members of the VFW and American Legion posts of Parker (other veterans invited) will conduct services at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at funeral home.
Published in Butler Eagle on Feb. 29, 2016
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