Roger Parsons Anthony of McKinney, Texas passed away on October 23, 2018 at the age of 74. He was born on July 11, 1944 to Frederick and Marjorie (Perry) Anthony in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Roger and his family lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma prior to settling in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, namely Wallingford and Swarthmore. He graduated from Swarthmore High School in 1962 before setting off to attend Syracuse University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Syracuse, Roger became an avid fan of Syracuse basketball and was an active member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, where he proudly served as President in 1966. Sports were always a big interest of Roger’s and he was a very ENTHUSIASTIC fan of the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Roger had a lengthy and extensive career with Westinghouse and Lincoln Electric; his managerial positions with both companies required much international travel which he thoroughly enjoyed. He spent years working as the Managing Director for Harris – Calorific (International Division of Lincoln Electric), relocating him to Milan and Bologna, Italy. It was during this time that Roger developed a deep fondness for the Italian people and their lifestyle, and also became quite the fine wine connoisseur. As a young man, he was a huge classic car enthusiast and together with his oldest brother, Perry, attended many T-Bird car shows across the country throughout the years. During his teenage years, Roger spent many summers working in Cape Cod with his brothers and came away with many fond memories. The quiet peacefulness of the ocean, beaches, and Cape Cod’s natural beauty were all very special to him. Later in life, Roger developed a passion for gardening and landscaping and always maintained a perfectly manicured yard. Above all else, he was a selfless person, always putting others first. To all his family and friends, he was a counselor, chauffeur, handyman, and anything else asked of him. He always loved having a project to do. His constant upbeat personality and infectious laugh endeared him to all and he will be dearly missed.
Roger is survived by his children, Stephen Anthony and wife, Hollie of Plano, Texas, Karen Cowley and former husband, Tony of Plano, Texas and Ashley King and husband, Kasey of Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Camille Anthony, Lily and Leonidas King; mother to Stephen and Karen, Peggy Stout and husband, Bob of Allen, Texas, and mother to Ashley, Evelyn Russo Anthony of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Perry Anthony and wife, Alyce of Loudon, Tennessee and Reverend Malcolm Anthony and wife, Mary of Glad Hill, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Marjorie Anthony.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway, Allen, Texas 75013
Please join in a celebratory gathering immediately following the service at 1701 Berwick Drive McKinney, Texas.