On January 23, 2024, Anthony departed this life in Kingwood, Houston Texas. He leaves behind to cherish memories and celebrate his life; his loving wife Licia Cole (Hurd), his mother; Billie Fae Cole, sister; Dr. LaTonyua Rice (William), sister; Narvella McElrath (Dana), Bonus sister; Twana Stevenson, sister in laws; Lora Griffin (Ronald); Jacqueline Hurd,  Nephews; Michael (Brittany), Carlos, and Willard Rice; Neices; Dejah, Dy'Mond, Denae, Demi McElrath and a host of relatives and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Willie Cole Jr, grandparents Cleveland (Florine) Stovall, and uncles (protégés) Paul "Boogie" and Carl Lesley Stovall.