Nelson Wayne "Wildman" Anthony, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 66. He was born on Friday, April 2, 1954, in Independence, Louisiana. Wayne was a resident of Loranger, Louisiana.

Wayne is survived by his spouse, Wanda Gill; children, Andrea Anthony, Adrienne Anthony, and Nelson "Dude" Anthony and his wife Kristine; grandchildren, Shane, Chase and Brey Lynn, Arianna, Rayne, Ava and Dax; great-grandchildren, Ayden Bruce and Liam David; siblings, Gloria Boudreaux, Linda Hardy and her husband Thomas, Sherry Cardinale and her husband Emile Jr., and Greg Anthony; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and two grand pups, Mohawk and Babygirl.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Geneva Anthony; son, Eric Wayne Anthony; brother-in-law, Cosmo Boudreaux, and fur baby, Peppy.

A Visitation for Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 1:00 pm until the Graveside Service begins at 2:00 pm at Anthony Cemetery, North Cooper Road, Loranger, Louisiana 70446.

Interment will follow in Anthony Cemetery, Loranger, La.

Face masks are mandatory to attend any visitation or service and we ask that you maintain a respectful distance with the family. Thank you for your cooperation.