Anthony L McElroy, born October 17, 1965 in Canton,Oh to James and Elizabeth McElroy left this earthly body Thursday August 21, 2014 He graduated from Timken Sr. High School in 1985... Anthony had awesome work ethics that allowed him to give 150% of himself no matter the job! His co-workers @ CTCCC will miss his wisdom, sincerity, humility & love for his job & the people he cared for prayed for & fought for. Anthony loved sports of any kind... Including fishing! He thought he was in the pros! Preceded in death by the following; father; James F. McElroy, son; Marcus McElroy,  brother; Terry McElroy, sister; Clara Walker, best friend Vanessa K McElroy and father-in-law; the Late Bishop Ralph Byrd Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory to the following; wife Karen Byrd McElroy,  mother; Elizabeth McElroy of the home, mother-in-law; Sr. Martha Byrd, daughter; Stephanie West, all of Canton, Ohio, uncles; Enoch "Boo Boo" (Sonja) Howard of Columbus, Ohio, Curtis (Diane) McElroy of Kent, Ohio,  Stanley Howard of Goodyear, Arizona, Aunts; Deidre Howard Hughes, Nell Hughley both of Columbus, Ohio, brothers; James Chum (Ana) McElroy of  West Covina, California, Larry (Paulette) McElroy, sister; Linda Jean (Jesse) Clark, brother-in-laws; Elder Ollie "Buddy" Walker, Kevin Byrd, Tobie Byrd(Missy) all of Canton, Ohio and bishop Ralph Byrd Jr. (Jessica)of Lorain ,Oh & Twila Byrd of Canton, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Special nieces Tammy Swint & Erika McElroy & the Greater Bethel Apostolic Church family along w/ Pastor Ollie "Buddy" Walker in Mineral City, Oh & the church family.