May 1, 2025 69, Goldsboro —

Robin Rea Anthony, age 69, passed away Thursday May 1, 2025, at his home in the Grantham community.  Born in McCook, Nebraska to the late Neil Ray Anthony and Dixie Matson Anthony.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Gloria Daniels.

If you were ever blessed with the opportunity to meet Robin there were two things that you would carry with you, one being you now had a friend for life and surely, he made a lasting impression.  Robin was the owner and operator of Good Ole’ Boys Concrete & Construction.   Always known to be a hard worker, a man who took great pride in his work.   A man of his word, always ready to help someone in need.   Robin was a true friend to many, and a blessing to many others.  Never wanting the spotlight, just happy to help his fellow man, whatever the need may be.  Family was important to Robin, along with being a hard worker.   Robin was a great provider for his family; he instilled the value of hard work to his family and employees.  Robin had a love of the ocean and fishing.  He spent many hours on the coast of NC, fishing with friends

A service to Celebrate Robin’s life will be held 2:00 P.M.  Sunday May 4, 2025 in the chapel of Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory with the Rev. Frank Purvis officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service in the chapel at the funeral home.   Other times they will be at home in the Grantham community.

He is survived by his wife Kay Keen “Sweetie Pie” Anthony, son Paul Ray Anthony (Annie), daughter, Heather Massengill (Joseph), sisters- Georgene Capps (Donnie), Janeil Marak (Paul), Michelle Davenport (Marty) Grandchildren Hayden Anthony, Paul Ray “PJ” Anthony Jr.  Numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly, also surviving his father-in-law Sherwood Keen (Louise Gordon), sister-in-law Faye Keen Barefoot & family, brother-in-law Ray Keen (Leanne).  His dedicated crew at Good Ole’ Boys Concrete & Construction, along with Triple S Marina Family.  Countless others of dear friends survive him.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be directed to the National KidneyFoundation_7413 Six Forks Road #255 Raleigh, NC 27615.

Shumate-Faulk Funeral home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Anthony Family.  Online condolences can be directed to the family at www.shumate-faulk.com