Thomas J. “TJ” Anthony, Jr.
Thomas Jay (TJ) Anthony, Jr, 45, lost his courageous battle to cancer on September 29, 2025.
TJ was born in Lansing, Michigan on May 3rd, 1980. His restless and wandering soul led him to relocate to Wisconsin, where he lived the majority of his life in Waupaca. TJ was very easy going and accepted others easily. He was very proud of all of his children and loved his family. He had a passion for music and media.
TJ was headstrong and persevered through various cancer diagnoses. Shortly after coming back to Michigan, TJ ultimately succumbed to his illness, under the care of family. Though his time was short, he touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
TJ is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Anthony, and grandparents Wayne and Blanche Anthony and Gerald and Helen Smith. He is survived by his mother, Teresa Wilder; father, Thomas Anthony, Sr (Jill); daughters, Kayli Anthony and Bella Anthony; Sons, Ashton Anthony, Deven Taber, Hayden Anthony, Thomas Anthony III, Lance Anthony; sisters, Tawnee Tillotson, Tiffany (Jeff) Fritts, Tabitha Anthony, Trina (Anthony) Pearson, Emma Anthony; brother, Terry Burton, Michael (Jessica) Anthony, Jason Anthony, Joshua Anthony and many nephews and nieces.
“Death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others, which is why it is not an end. No goodbyes, just good memories.”
A visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
4 Messages to “Thomas J. “TJ” Anthony, Jr.”
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Julie Shelton
October 1, 2025 at 1:13 pmI still can’t believe you’re gone!! You will be missed by so many!! You were like a brother to me! I love you so much! I’m so glad you are no longer in pain! U will be missed! Fly high bro!! U are an amazing man!
Lavar Burton
October 1, 2025 at 6:29 pmI am so sad to see this! You will be loved and missed my brother. It was definitely awesome to talk to you and I cherish every moment of it. Praying for you guys and the family. Love you, man. wow.
Sharon Wey
October 1, 2025 at 8:46 pmYour mother is my cousin and Although I hadn’t seen you since you were very little you accepted my friend request many years ago and I loved seeing your posts of you with your children I could see they brought you much joy and happiness. I’m so sorry for them and your family. You fought the fight may God embrace you to live eternally whole and healthy Rest Peacefully in Heaven
Tia Larson
October 6, 2025 at 7:54 pmTJ…. Man there’s so much to say. Freaking Wendy’s man haha gosh we had so much fun back then. I miss you. I wish I could have said goodbye.