Anthony Tomas Panter

August 5, 1992 - December 7, 2019

Anthony Tomas Panter was taken home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 7, in Ashland, Oregon. He was just 27. Born August 5, 1992 in San Diego, his family moved to Eagle Point, Oregon in 2006. At the age of 18 he gave his life to the Lord and started attending Trail Christian Fellowship. He met his future wife Lauren Green when they worked together at Great Harvest Bread Company in Medford. They became fast friends, fell in love, and married on September 23, 2017. For the past three years, Anthony worked at Standing Stone Brewing Company as their bar manager. He had a deep respect for those he worked with and enjoyed arriving every day to greet customers and employees. Anthony was an accomplished drummer and guitarist and played in two bands: Motions and Your Hands Write History. Anthony was also passionate about leading worship at Heritage Christian Fellowship. Serving at first without promise of reward or paycheck, he soon became an integral part of the music ministry, eventually leading his own team. On Sundays, Anthony would often show up at 4 or 5 A.M. to set up and rehearse. Anthony’s genuine faith and joy was infectious; he made others want a heart like his. He loved Jesus and people, and his music was a platform he used to share the gospel with others. He showed us that knowing Jesus and loving him with all of one’s heart, soul, and strength, is the center of a life well-lived. Anthony lived well. We take comfort knowing that for a follower of Jesus, to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, and we will see him again. Anthony will always be remembered as a faithful husband, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife Lauren Panter, mother Angie Panter, father Marc Panter, and sister Stephanie Panter. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held January 11, 2020 at 2:00pm at Heritage Christian Fellowship, located at 943 Automation Way in Medford. Pastor Jeremy Nehf will officiate; reception to follow. All are welcome. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Heritage Christian Fellowship in Medford.