CHARLES JOSEPH ANTHONY
Loving Husband, caring Father, grandfather and great grandfather; respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 23, 1916.
He passed away into eternal life on April 15, 2005 at the age of 88.
He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a Debate Scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the Debate Team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in Accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1939.
He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the 2nd highest grade in the nation on the C.P.A. exam. He was professor of Accounting and Statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis from 1940-1944.
He joined the Arthur Andersen Public Accounting Firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow C.P.A.'s from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting Oil & Gas Tax Seminars.
He was a Sunday School class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church; he was a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the P.T.A. at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a long time Elder at East Dallas Christian Church. He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church, the National Aeronautic Association, Texas & National Society of C.P.A.'s, member of the Masons Fraternal Order receiving the 32nd degree and a member of the T.C.U. Century Club.
He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the DFW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
He is survived by his wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 1/2 years, Catherine (Kay); three children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband Fred. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, AZ and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Memorial services 10:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Family to receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Restland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dallas Morning News, The (TX), April 17, 2005
DALLAS -- Charles Joseph Anthony, 88, a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman, passed away into eternal life Friday, April 15, 2005.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Memorial Chapel. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Restland Funeral Home.
Memorials: may be made to charity of choice.
Charles Joseph Anthony was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Joplin, Mo. He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a debate scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the debate team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1939. He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the second highest grade in the nation on the CPA exam.
He was professor of accounting and statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., from 1940-1944. He joined the Arthur Andersen public accounting firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow CPAs from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting oil and gas tax seminars.
He was a Sunday school class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church and a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the PTA at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a longtime elder at East Dallas Christian Church.
He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church; the National Aeronautic Association; Texas and National Society of CPAs; member of the Masons Fraternal Order, receiving the 32nd degree; and a member of the TCU Century Club. He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the D/FW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
Survivors: Wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 and a half years, Catherine "Kay"; children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband, Fred; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX), April 17, 2005, Edition: FINAL, page 13B
Loving Husband, caring Father, grandfather and great grandfather; respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 23, 1916.
He passed away into eternal life on April 15, 2005 at the age of 88.
He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a Debate Scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the Debate Team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in Accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1939.
He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the 2nd highest grade in the nation on the C.P.A. exam. He was professor of Accounting and Statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis from 1940-1944.
He joined the Arthur Andersen Public Accounting Firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow C.P.A.'s from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting Oil & Gas Tax Seminars.
He was a Sunday School class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church; he was a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the P.T.A. at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a long time Elder at East Dallas Christian Church. He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church, the National Aeronautic Association, Texas & National Society of C.P.A.'s, member of the Masons Fraternal Order receiving the 32nd degree and a member of the T.C.U. Century Club.
He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the DFW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
He is survived by his wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 1/2 years, Catherine (Kay); three children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband Fred. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, AZ and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Memorial services 10:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Family to receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Restland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dallas Morning News, The (TX), April 17, 2005
DALLAS -- Charles Joseph Anthony, 88, a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman, passed away into eternal life Friday, April 15, 2005.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Memorial Chapel. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Restland Funeral Home.
Memorials: may be made to charity of choice.
Charles Joseph Anthony was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Joplin, Mo. He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a debate scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the debate team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1939. He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the second highest grade in the nation on the CPA exam.
He was professor of accounting and statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., from 1940-1944. He joined the Arthur Andersen public accounting firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow CPAs from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting oil and gas tax seminars.
He was a Sunday school class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church and a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the PTA at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a longtime elder at East Dallas Christian Church.
He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church; the National Aeronautic Association; Texas and National Society of CPAs; member of the Masons Fraternal Order, receiving the 32nd degree; and a member of the TCU Century Club. He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the D/FW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
Survivors: Wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 and a half years, Catherine "Kay"; children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband, Fred; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX), April 17, 2005, Edition: FINAL, page 13B
CHARLES JOSEPH ANTHONY
Loving Husband, caring Father, grandfather and great grandfather; respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 23, 1916.
He passed away into eternal life on April 15, 2005 at the age of 88.
He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a Debate Scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the Debate Team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in Accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1939.
He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the 2nd highest grade in the nation on the C.P.A. exam. He was professor of Accounting and Statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis from 1940-1944.
He joined the Arthur Andersen Public Accounting Firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow C.P.A.'s from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting Oil & Gas Tax Seminars.
He was a Sunday School class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church; he was a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the P.T.A. at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a long time Elder at East Dallas Christian Church. He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church, the National Aeronautic Association, Texas & National Society of C.P.A.'s, member of the Masons Fraternal Order receiving the 32nd degree and a member of the T.C.U. Century Club.
He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the DFW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
He is survived by his wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 1/2 years, Catherine (Kay); three children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband Fred. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, AZ and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Memorial services 10:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Family to receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Restland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dallas Morning News, The (TX), April 17, 2005
DALLAS -- Charles Joseph Anthony, 88, a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman, passed away into eternal life Friday, April 15, 2005.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Memorial Chapel. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Restland Funeral Home.
Memorials: may be made to charity of choice.
Charles Joseph Anthony was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Joplin, Mo. He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a debate scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the debate team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1939. He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the second highest grade in the nation on the CPA exam.
He was professor of accounting and statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., from 1940-1944. He joined the Arthur Andersen public accounting firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow CPAs from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting oil and gas tax seminars.
He was a Sunday school class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church and a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the PTA at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a longtime elder at East Dallas Christian Church.
He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church; the National Aeronautic Association; Texas and National Society of CPAs; member of the Masons Fraternal Order, receiving the 32nd degree; and a member of the TCU Century Club. He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the D/FW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
Survivors: Wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 and a half years, Catherine "Kay"; children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband, Fred; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX), April 17, 2005, Edition: FINAL, page 13B
Loving Husband, caring Father, grandfather and great grandfather; respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman was born in Joplin, Missouri on October 23, 1916.
He passed away into eternal life on April 15, 2005 at the age of 88.
He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a Debate Scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the Debate Team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in Accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1939.
He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the 2nd highest grade in the nation on the C.P.A. exam. He was professor of Accounting and Statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis from 1940-1944.
He joined the Arthur Andersen Public Accounting Firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow C.P.A.'s from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting Oil & Gas Tax Seminars.
He was a Sunday School class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church; he was a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the P.T.A. at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a long time Elder at East Dallas Christian Church. He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church, the National Aeronautic Association, Texas & National Society of C.P.A.'s, member of the Masons Fraternal Order receiving the 32nd degree and a member of the T.C.U. Century Club.
He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the DFW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
He is survived by his wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 1/2 years, Catherine (Kay); three children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband Fred. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, AZ and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Memorial services 10:00 AM Monday, April 18, 2005 at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Family to receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Sunday, April 17, 2005 at Restland Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dallas Morning News, The (TX), April 17, 2005
DALLAS -- Charles Joseph Anthony, 88, a loving husband, caring father, grandfather and great-grandfather and a respected businessman and community leader and faithful churchman, passed away into eternal life Friday, April 15, 2005.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Monday at Restland Memorial Chapel. Visitation: The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Restland Funeral Home.
Memorials: may be made to charity of choice.
Charles Joseph Anthony was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Joplin, Mo. He attended Rice University, then transferred to SMU on a debate scholarship. At SMU, he was a member of the debate team, the Blue Key Service Fraternity and was a recipient of the Cycen Fjodr student leadership award given to the top 10 students in the junior and senior classes. He graduated with the highest of honors from SMU in 1938 with a business degree in accounting. He received his master's degree in accounting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1939. He was a recipient of the Silver Medal in 1940 for making the second highest grade in the nation on the CPA exam.
He was professor of accounting and statistics at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., from 1940-1944. He joined the Arthur Andersen public accounting firm in the Houston office in 1944. He was one of the original 12 who started the Dallas Arthur Andersen office in 1951. As a tax partner for Arthur Andersen until his retirement in 1979, he was instrumental in helping to build Arthur Andersen into one of the world leaders in the public accounting industry.
After his retirement, he continued working as a tax consultant. Both clients and fellow CPAs from all over the world sought his advice and counsel even up to his death. He was a teacher for the AICPA professional development program, traveling all over the country, conducting oil and gas tax seminars.
He was a Sunday school class teacher for over 60 years. He was the teacher of the Slayter Men's Bible Class and the Sanders Class at East Dallas Christian Church and a teacher of the Crusader Class at Highlands Christian Church. He was active in Dad's Club and the PTA at Preston Hollow, Ben Franklin and Hillcrest. He was a longtime elder at East Dallas Christian Church.
He was a member of the Highlands Christian Church; the National Aeronautic Association; Texas and National Society of CPAs; member of the Masons Fraternal Order, receiving the 32nd degree; and a member of the TCU Century Club. He served on several boards, including the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Juliette Fowler Home, Weight Watchers and the D/FW Airport Commission.
He was preceded in death by mother, Blanche Anthony; father, Ben Anthony; sisters, Retha Musgrove and Sybil Bourn Martin.
Survivors: Wife, sweetheart and best friend of 64 and a half years, Catherine "Kay"; children, Sally Anthony, Tom Anthony and wife Jean, Cheryl Johnston and husband, Fred; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sisters-in-law, Peggy Ball of Sun City, Ariz. and Ruth Clements of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX), April 17, 2005, Edition: FINAL, page 13B
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