Kenneth Mark Anthony's Obituary
Kenneth Mark Anthony, 96, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away on July 15, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Hazel Anthony; his beloved wife of 69 years, Eugenia Anthony; his brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Nadine Anthony; his sister-in-law, Kay Hogan; and his daughter-in-law, Rebecca Anthony.
He is survived by his three children: son Kenneth D. Anthony and wife Barbara, daughter Rosemarie Allen and husband Michael, and son Brian L. Anthony. He also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren: Melissa (Ryan) Workman, Jennifer (Gary) Hathcock, Beau (Camille) Anthony, Douglas (Sharon) Allen, Valerie (John) Grissom, Terrence (Melody) Allen, and Joseph (Bethany) Anthony. Kenneth was further blessed with fifteen great-grandchildren and is lovingly remembered by his longtime caregivers, Barbara, Jonathan, and Julia Klos.
A lifelong Nashvillian, Kenneth graduated from East High School in 1948. He married the love of his life in 1949, beginning a marriage that would span nearly seven decades. He dedicated many years of service to AT&T before retiring.
Kenneth found joy in tennis, camping, and boating. Together, he and Eugenia shared a love of travel and explored destinations throughout the United States, even making the memorable journey to Alaska. He treasured time spent with family and friends and will be remembered for his devotion to those he loved and the life he built with them.
Kenneth's legacy lives on through the many lives he touched, the family he cherished, and the memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, 615-865-1101, https://www.springhillfh.com
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