Anthony Lamont Deal

OBITUARY

On January 9, 1969, in St. Louis, Missouri, the Lord blessed China and Willie Greenlee with a beautiful baby boy, named Anthony Lamont Deal. 

In the mid 1970s, Anthony moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. It was there that he grew up, attended school, and built a life defined by his sharp mind and generous spirit. As the eldest of four children, he was deeply loved by his parents and his younger siblings. 

In 1988, in the Pueblo Del Rio housing projects in Los Angeles, Anthony met the love of his life, Wilma. The two were married in 1995 and shared many wonderful years together. Anthony was truly one of a kind - fun-loving, deeply caring, and gifted with a sense of humor that could make anyone laugh. 

A lifelong learner, he was an avid reader who took great pride in self-education, constantly working to keep his mind sharp and his perspective broad. Anthony lived a full and meaningful life, but sadly, his life was cut short due to heart failure at the age of 57. 

LEGACY AND FAMILY

Anthony's greatest legacy lives on through his family. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Wilma; his children, Lorenzo, Shawnjai, Anthony Jr., Antonae, Toni, and Aniyah; his son-in-law, Shanon; and his siblings, Cory, Rasheeda, and China Greenlee. 

He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren: Jayshaun, Paris, King, Messiah, Shanon Jr., Alexis, Adan, Lyanah, Loresha, Jasmine, Lorenzay, Legacy, and Markeece. 

Anthony is also survived by his very close and special nephew and friend, Andre; his nephews: Kyree, Kyler, Cason, Christian, TJ, Marcus, Matt, and Jaylen; his nieces: Kim, Tracy, Bridgett (Kiesha), Mikalah, Brittany, LaShawn; and his brothers-in-law, Melvin, Darrell, and Lloyd. 

He shared a special bond with his close friends Danny and Tony Snell; and a dear family friend Deborah Wimbery. 

Anthony was preceded in death by his mother, China Greenlee; his sisters-in-law, Latanya (Tee) and Jackie; his brother-in-law, Kevin (K-Rock); and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Helen and Melvin Benjamin. 

His presence will be profoundly missed, but his laughter and the lessons he shared will continue to live on in the hearts of his family and friends whom he loved so deeply.