Alton E. Anthony

Alton E. Anthony, 100, of Cottonwood died December 19. He was born May 21, 1909 Alabama , the son of Frank and Mamie (Parker) Anthony. Mr. Anthony worked in produce. He later had a cattle ranch in Litchfield , California and raised cattle, hay and alfalfa. He was had served as a council member and a Sunday School Superintendent. He enjoyed reading and working in the yeard where he had a green thumb. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Vearl E. Anthony; brothers Albert Anthony and Eddie Anthony; sisters Lilly Head (and her husband Floyd), Bertha McBee (and her husband George), and Vera Mae Fort (and her husband Miles). He leaves his wife of 76 years, Mildred; son Paul L. Anthony of Salinas, California; a daughter Judy A. Duncan (James) of Rio Linda, California; brothers William Anthony (Lorraine) of Placerville, California and Robert Jackson of Phoenix; six grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 23 in the Heritage Memorial Park in Dewey at 1:30 PM . An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com