Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Anthony, Whit July 31, 1979
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Norfolk Journal and Guide, page 14, Friday, August 17, 1979 
NORFOLK - Whit Anthony, a native of Scotland Neck, N.C., died in a Norfolk 
hospital recently. He was 97 on May 15th and had been sick in and out of the 
hospital for several years. He was the husband of the former Miss Ruth L. Hill, 
of Williamston, N.C.

A member of Queen Street Baptist Church for many years, Mr. Anthony had served 
on the usher board, trustee board, and was a deacon for 42 years. He was 
faithful in the discharge of his duties at the church, and in all organizations 
with which he was connected.

Mr. Anthony, came of Norfolk, in 1904, and was employed by the railroad for 
several years and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard for 27 years, before he retired in 
1949. He served as an officer of the Peach Blossom Lodge 757 of the National 
Ideal Benefit Society, and he was an Odd Fellow, member of Brotherly Love 
Masonic Lodge No. 1303, Raphael Lodge Prince Hall Masons 162, and was an officer 
of the Knights of Pythiss, Friendship Lodge No. 3.

He was a member of the Norfolk Chapter of the Virginia Voters League, where that 
organization was active in Norfolk, and served for a time as treasurer. He was 
active in voter registration campaigns during the 1960s when blacks up town were 
building a political organization to increase their voting strength.

A funeral was held at Queen Street Baptist Church, with Dr. J. Jasper Freeman, 
in charge. In addition to the widow, survivors consist of a daughter, Mrs. Annie 
B. Powell, two grandsons, Levi and Malachi Powell, a great grand-daughter, Miss 
Judy Powell, and other relatives.

Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, with Eric McAllister, worshipful master, Edward 
Williams, and other fraternity brothers on the program. Graves Funeral Home had 
charge.

Additional Comments:
Calvary Cemetery

Anthony, Whit I22811 Section Cedar, Block 22, Space 34,	97,	07/31/1979  IM

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