J.D. Anthony of Rockford departed this earthly life April 6, 2025. He was born May 28, 1934 in Durant, MS the son of Robert and Maggie Anthony. J.D. lived in Rockford 65 years coming from Durant. He married the former Gurdine Walston, June 29, 1963. J.D. was employed as a machinist by Ingersoll Milling 37 years before retiring in September of 1998. He was a member Providence Baptist Church serving as an Usher, Trustee and with the Culinary Team. J.D. was a member of the Rockford Sportsman Golf Association and he loved to bowl, bowling with the Rockford Travelers and Ingersoll bowling team. He graduated from High School in Durant, MS and received his Bachelors of Science Degree from Mississippi Vocational College.

J.D.  leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife, Gurdine "Dean" Anthony; son, Michael (Tianna Rosa) Anthony; three grandchildren, Austin ( Esley) Anthony, Aijah Anthony and Adriahna Tracey; two great grandchildren, Donovan and Devynn Anthony; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; four brothers, Moria Anthony Sr., Robert Anthony, Charles and B.D. Anthony; and four sisters, Annie B. Woodcox, Ella Mae Richardson, Lillian Kimes and Katie Mae .

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at Providence Baptist Church 2209 Clifton Ave. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Avenue.