Anthony Maurice Montgomery, 23, passed away battling a harsh illness on September 01, 2022. He was born to Ebony Montgomery in Cleveland, Ohio on May 15, 1999.

Anthony is survived by his mother, siblings, Jayla Beckwith, Taylor Beckwith, and Cayden Golson; grandparents, Peggy and Nelson Jackson. He is predeceased by his sister, Jasmine Montgomery(Jaz); and grandmother, Linda Johnson.

Anthony graduated from Cleveland School of the Arts in 2020. He was very popular amongst his peers and members of the community. Anthony enjoyed making music and sharing it with his friends and family. He often performed his poems and songs during events hosted by friends, family, nearby high schools, and community members. Before the illness hospitalized him, he could be seen walking to the park to play basketball during the spring, summer, and fall months.

Anthony was a God-fearing man who believed in his own spirituality. He attended service on Sunday mornings with his family. He believed in eternal life after the labors and hardships of this world. Amen.

Being the oldest of them, Anthony was very close with his siblings and spent a lot of his time with them. He was often identified as the "leader of the pack". Anthony was very family oriented, and he was willing to do what had to be done to be of aid to his loved ones and those in need.

Anthony shared a desire to father children one day. Although he never had children of his own, he was a prominent role model and father figure for his friends younger siblings and younger cousins.
Anthony was a young man that passed away too soon. He will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have met him.

The funeral service for Anthony's passing will be held at 10AM on Sunday, September 4th, 2022. The service will be located at The University Church of Christ on 1885 E. 89th street 44106.
Brother L. Shields will officiate.