Charles Kemp Anthony

A Friend to All
Charles Kemp Anthony passed away June 5, 2009 surrounded by his loved ones. Kemp was left an orphan at the age of 13. He survived the depression and joined the Army in 1941. He was sent to Letterman General Hospital in the Presidio of San Francisco. He married his first gem, Pearl Hubner, Nov. 3, 1941. They were later sealed together for eternity on Feb. 20, 1953 in the Salt Lake Temple.
He worked for Remington Rand for 38 years repairing typewriters and adding machines. On the side he repaired radios and TV’s. He was an avid ham radio operator. Pearl died July 10, 1977. He married his second gem, Ruby Conrad Moore, on Dec. 20, 1978. He started his second career as a security officer from 1981 to June of 2007.
Charlie loved people. He never had an enemy. After marrying Ruby he was the father and grandfather for Ruby’s 5 children, 18 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Charles we will miss you!
He is survived by his second wife, Ruby Moore, and son, David Kemp Anthony (Sherrie), 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his spouse Pearl Anthony and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ivins Ward, 1860 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Friends and family may call Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State, Murray and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment Salt Lake City Cemetery.