Clyde Wayne “Bide” Anthony, 73, of Center, passed away March 4, 2017, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Pat Windham and Bro. Chris Collins officiating.  Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery in Shelby County.

 

Mr. Anthony was born May 11, 1943, in Shelbyville, to James Vernon Anthony and Lucille Clark Anthony.  He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  He would rather have been on a tractor cutting hay any day of the week.  Mr. Anthony loved fish frys, family gatherings and every moment of time spent with his children and grandchildren. His past few years, he enjoyed his chickens, gardening and spending time with his dog.  

 

He is survived by

Children:

Tammy Thomas of Marshall, Texas

Kim McClain and husband, James, of Monahans, Texas

Denise Shofner and husband, Nathan, of Shelbyville, Texas

Sherry Goodwyn and husband, Brad, of Key Largo, Florida

James Wayne Anthony of Center

 

Grandchildren:

Tara Thomas

Debbie Thomas

Emily Chambers

Teagan McClain

Jessica McClain

Ethan Shofner

Abigayle Shofner

Eli Shofner

Madison Goodwyn

Joshua Goodwyn

Jeremiah Goodwyn

Deacon Anthony

Olivia Anthony

 

Great Grandchildren:

Sydney Maes

Rymengton Chambers

 

Sister: Gay Nell McCoy

 

Longtime Buddy and Friend: Don Hooper

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

 

Mother of his children: Kathy Anthony

 

Preceded in death by

Parents: James Vernon Anthony and Lucille Clark Anthony

Brothers: Charles “Dank” Anthony, Morris Anthony, Royce Chandler

 

Pallbearers will be Jeb Shofner, Charlie Mitchell, Clifton Porter, Daylon Dunn, Todd Clark and Chris Hancock.  Honorary pallbearers will be Don Hooper, David Dunn and Randy Alford.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com