Jesse Wayne Anthony
1923-2009
Photo shared by Vickie Graves Jones
Jesse Wayne Anthony was born June 30, 1920 at Bill Johnson, Sebastian, Arkansas to
James Calvin & Charlotte "Lottie" Palestine Blackburn Anthony.
December 3, 1949 Jesse, being a resident of Mansfield, Sebastian Co., Ar.
married Jean Granger of Lavaca, Sebastian Co, Ar.
July 1, 1941 Jesse registered for the military draft at Hartford, Sebastian Co., Ar.
September 18, 1941 he eenlisted with the US Coast Guard. He served with them
until June 9, 1946.
At the bottom of this page below his obituary you can see what the
Coast Guard did during WWII. Amazing!
Jesse Wayne Anthony passed away November 2, 1999 at fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar.
His burial was in Liberty Cemetery at Greenwood, Sebastian Co., Ar.
Biography shared by Vickie Graves Jones
from Fighting Men of Arkansas
Jesse Wayne Anthony, 79, of Fort Smith, Arkansas departed this earth to meet
his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 2, 1999. at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Calvin and Lottie Anthony of Mansfield,
Arkansas; his sister, Bertha Tyson of Mansfield; three brothers, Raymond and Everett
of Oklahoma city and Luther of Phoenix, Arizona.
He is survived by his beloved wife, a godchild, his sister and her husband, his
sister-in-law and husband, Fannie Lou and sister-in-law Sherma, and sister-in-law
Mary Ann and Brother-in-law Charles, and numerous nieces, nephews and cherished friends.
Wayne attended high school in Mansfield and quit to join the U.S. Coast Guard
before World War II began. He was so proud of his five years of service with
the U.S. Navy. He spent 21 days in Buffalo, NY., Marine Hospital, transferred
to the Pacific and ran with Task Force 58 from New Guinea to Luzon. Later he
island-hopped all the way from New Guinea to Okinawa. He served as deck
officer aboard a troop transport and was eligible for 22 service ribbons.
After service, he attended Arkansas Tech and the University of Arkansas,
where he graduated Magna cum Laude. He later completed his master's degree
from the University of Arkansas and completed most of his work toward his
Doctorate, which included studies at Arizona State University and St. Lawrence
University in Canton, NY.
He taught science in several area schools before joining the Science Department
at Westark-Community College. He taught classes for University of Arkansas while
at Westark. He retired from Westark-community College.
He had many interests- antique collecting, bird watching, feeding animals and his
faithful dog, SAM. He loved mowing with is tractor. He had a sense of humor and
loved studying his Bible. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had a strong
Christian faith, whch guided his daily living. He was a loving husband and friend
and will forever be missed and cherished.
Funeral services was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 1999, at Edwards Funeral
Home Chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was held at Liberty Cemetery in Greenwood.
Arrangements were under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
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Serving with the Coast Guard during WWII
Two hundred and thirty one thousand men and 10,000 women served in the
Coast Guard during World War II. Of these, 1,918 died, a third losing
their life in action.
7 crazy things the Coast Guard did during WWII
Coast Guard during WWII
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