Born August 22, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan son of the late John and Harriet Anthony passed away following a battle with cancer on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at age 76.
Surviving Rick are his loving wife of 56 years, Carole; their children, Robert (Joelle) Anthony, Rick Anthony, Jr., Ryan (Angela) Anthony, and Randi Kay (Aaron) Bowden; grandchildren, Elise, Jacob, and Levi Anthony; sisters, Pat (Douglas) Holliday, Sandra (Brian) Lundy, and Pamela (Gary) Sage along with many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jon M. Anthony.
He graduated from Holt High School and went on to become, along with his wife, owner and operator of Rick Anthony Flowers in both Holt and Lansing and was formerly on the Board of Director’s at the Michigan State Florist Association. Rick was a longtime member of Holt Baptist Church and the Rotary Club of Lansing. He had coached basketball for Delhi Township Recreation League and a Church League.
Rick was instrumental in organizing the flowers for our Loftus Day tradition every year.