Durwood Elige Anthony passed away at approximately 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2020 at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX.

He was born February 1, 1948 in Byrd, Texas, to Nolan Durward and Frances Elizabeth (Jarolimek) Anthony. Durwood grew up on a farm until the age of 10, when his family moved to Ennis. While in high school, he attended state competitions in math and science and played football. After graduating Ennis High School, he studied at Texas A&M, Navarro College and University of Computer Academy, Dallas, majoring in computer science, which became his chosen career. In his retirement years, he became a Master Gardener.

On May 25, 1968, Durwood married the love of his life, Patricia Mraz, and they made their home in Bedford, TX, where they lived for 14 years. They then moved to Lee's Summit, MO, living there for 18 years. In 2006, they moved back to Ennis, where they spent their retirement years.

Durwood was the quiet type who loved to just sit back and observe people. He loved sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Texas Rangers. He enjoyed gardening, computer games, traveling the country with his family in his RV, and watching educational programs on the TV. He was a man of integrity and taught his children to always do the right thing.

Durwood is survived by his wife, Patricia, of fifty-two years; sons: Bryan Anthony and wife, Tegan, and Patrick Anthony and wife, Nicole; grandchildren: Bailey Anthony, Brooke Anthony, Delphina Anthony and Aurelia Anthony; sister, Nola Ann Factor and husband, Eddie, along with a host of extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.

A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis.  Interment will follow in Elm Branch Cemetery of Bardwell.

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