Mr. Kenneth “Dumplin” R. Anthony, 62, of Drexel, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at UNC-BR Morganton, following a period of declining health.
Kenneth was born on December 19, 1961, in Burke County to the late Earl Anthony and Martha Johnson Anthony. He was a member of Drexel Memorial Baptist Church and was a retired paramedic, working for the Burke County Emergency Services for over 20 years. Kenneth rose to the rank of Major, EMTP and NAEMD, working as the Burke County Operation and Training Coordinator.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Shea Elizabeth Hall.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Julie McClure Anthony of the home, two children, Michael Anthony and wife Zoey of Gifford, IL and Jessica McGalliard of Drexel. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Taylor Carpenter, Jaxon McGalliard, Michael Anthony, Lily Saye, Olivia Anthony and Peyton Anthony, a sister, Winona Baldridge and husband Dennis of Drexel, a brother, Allen Anthony and wife Lydia of Maiden, and his beloved dog, Molly.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 10:30 A.M. until 12:00 P.M at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Anthony family.
It was such an honor to have met Dumplin, he was a very funny person and very caring. He will be deeply missed.
Dumplin save many, many lives by working as a medic, as well as teaching so many who went on into the career. To me he was an instructor, a mentor, a boss and a friend for many years. My prayers are with the family.
Julie song. Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. I always enjoyed working around Dublin. He was a good paramedic. He introduced me and Richard Maxwell. I was always grateful to dumpling for viat. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care
Dumplin was honorable and caring man with quite a sense of humor. He touched my life and taught me how to make a difference in the lives of others when they are in their darkest moments. He saved many lives both by his own hands and in teaching others. I remember him telling us how he met his wife and love that shown from his eyes left no doubt at how much he loved her. Thank you Dumplin for all that you did for this community by being honest and not backing down when it was most important to.