Bill Anton
1943 - 2019
Gastonia – William "Bill" George Anton, 76, went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2019 at his residence with his loving family by his side.
He was born March 24, 1943 to the late John David Anton, Sr. and Marie Tabot Anton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John David Anton, Jr., his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Helen and Larry Turner, and a niece Delilah Washburn.
Bill was a member of Lutheran Chapel and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Wix Corp. after 55 years of dedicated service. Bill was a wonderful and devoted husband and special uncle, as well as a dear friend to so many. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Left to cherish his memories include his loving wife of 53 years, Judy Almond Anton; niece, Jennifer Morris and husband Clif and her children Josh and Jessica Shuford; nephews, Alan Almond and wife Kim, Randy Almond and wife Penny, and Chris Almond.
A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 10th at Lutheran Chapel with Reverend Michael Comer officiating. Interment will follow in the church Cemetery with Military Honors by the Gaston County Honor Guard. A reception will immediately follow the interment in the Family Life Center.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Finley, Wayne Finley, Dan Jenkins, George Jenkins, Kerry Loftin, Mark Oakes and Josh Shuford. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gene Carpenter, Jerry Carpenter, Steve Clark, Charles Edwards, Jack Finley, Hub Hickson, Alfred Lineberger, Leon Moretz, Rick Peak, Fred Pasour, Terry Ratchford, Bob Stogner, Fred Ward and Gene Weaver.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Chapel, 702 North New Hope Road, Gastonia, NC 28054 or Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3894 Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054
Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.