James Edward Anthony, of Chula Vista, CA, died on May 10, 2024. He was born on August 24, 1950.
He was a faithful and loved Pastor of the Mount Elem Baptist Church in Greenville, Texas, for 8 years, Associate Minister of the Kaiser St. Baptist Church for 11 years, and a dedicated 20-year U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his father Crawley L. Anthony Sr., his mother Ellen Anthony, his stepmother Louis Anthony, his sister Wilma Jean Anthony, his youngest brother Ronald Joseph Anthony, and daughter-in-law Shondell Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years; Wallese Anthony, one son; Kevin Davis, two daughters; Terri (Jonathan) Winbush and Aisha Givens, sisters; Lear B. Anthony, Lorab (Gary) Polk, brothers; William (Cynthia) Higgins, Crawley Lee (Odie) Anthony Jr., Johnny Lee (Karen) Anthony Sr., Odell Anthony, George Anthony, Kariem (Danita) Ali, and numerous other siblings. He had sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He not only loved to read and share God’s word, but he lived it. Many were saved and encouraged during their spiritual journey. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
