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Anthony Alexander McGruder

December 18, 1952 - July 31, 2017

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Visitation

Monday, August 7, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at STEWART & CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307.

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Service

Monday, August 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at STEWART & CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307.  Pastor Joshua Parker eulogizing. Procession will form at the funeral home and condolences may be sent to 961 Snowfall Spur, Akron, OH 44313

Anthony Alexander McGruder, Sunrise December 18, 1952 and Sunset July 31, 2017, was born to Bertrum Crawford McGruder and Lillian Joe Russell.

Anthony attended Weaver Workshop and enjoyed going to work.

Anthony enjoyed music, dancing and going to parks; he especially enjoyed holidays, for the holiday feast and being with his family, Easter was his favorite.

Preceded in death by his parents, Bertrum  McGruder and Lillian Joe Russell and brother Steven Lamont McGruder.

He leaves to cherish his memory brothers, Bertrum (Kathleen) McGruder, Phillip (Becky) Shakelford, Calvin Roberts, Carl Roberts, Gino (Patrice) McGruder, Maurice McGruder and Robert (Jenn) McGruder; sisters, Michelle (Junior) McGruder Watt, Jillanna Brown, Carol (Elvert) Blue and a host of aunts, nieces and nephews.

 

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Visitation

Monday, August 7, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at STEWART & CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307.

Service

Monday, August 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at STEWART & CALHOUN FUNERAL HOME, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307.  Pastor Joshua Parker eulogizing. Procession will form at the funeral home and condolences may be sent to 961 Snowfall Spur, Akron, OH 44313

Anthony Alexander McGruder, Sunrise December 18, 1952 and Sunset July 31, 2017, was born to Bertrum Crawford McGruder and Lillian Joe Russell. Anthony attended Weaver Workshop and enjoyed going to work. Anthony enjoyed music, dancing and going to parks; he especially enjoyed holidays, for the holiday feast and being with his family, Easter was hisContinue Reading

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Rob Douglass left a message on July 6, 2024:
A very nice man. Truly missed.
CAMIA left a message on August 9, 2017:
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Anthony McGruder. I hope the words found at Rev 21:3,4 offers much comfort and encouragement to those who loved Anthony.
Kaylin left a message on August 6, 2017:
My condolences for your loss during this difficult time. Though there are no words that can be said to completely heal your grief my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Barbara (Russell) Parker and Andrea(Russell) Coleman left a message on August 4, 2017:
Remember when we sat on the porch naming various cars, at least you did. Love and Miss you, your Aunt Barbara and Andrea
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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