Anthony (Tony) Sylvester Wright of Sterling, VA was born in the parish of St. Elizabeth Jamaica, West Indies to the late Ezra Wright and Lillian Russell on March 6, 1948. He lived in the Sterling area for over 40 years. Tony departed this life on February 15, 2023, at his home as he fought his final medical battle with the support of Hospice Care and the aid of his family. Clementine, his wife of 38 years, served faithfully as his primary caregiver as needed over the years just as he faithfully supported her diligently in ministry and each personal endeavor.

Tony became a member and was baptized at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (MPBC) in Herndon under the leadership of Pastor Paul Grandberry. Through ministry, Tony demonstrated the importance of sharing, caring, and loving. He was a true Servant with no expectations of receiving anything in return. Tony was trusted to serve with the Audio, Finance, Trustees, Men's, New Members ministries and the Music Ministry's Male Chorus. His most powerful ministry was the silent Ministry of Helps, especially with elders, those in need or those with disabilities. When Tony saw a need, Tony attempted to provide it. It was not in his nature to ignore it.

Tony never met a stranger. Whether at work with the Washington Flyer at Dulles Airport or with those he met during his down time, he accommodated each person with the sense of familiarity. His wisdom and insight extended beyond intellect and emotion. Even with individuals of status that crossed his path, he shared and showed wisdom through his actions and deeds. Tony was comfortable with whom God made him.

Tony enjoyed running, biking, hiking, and all forms of exercise until his health limited and eventually prevented him from continuing. He also enjoyed photography. Through the photography classes that Tony took at the Northern Virginia Community College, he enjoyed capturing the beauty of God's nature on film, usually in black and white. While others found his photos astounding, he would always find a flaw in them. ( The flaw that Tony saw may have been an assurance that none of us can capture and replicate the splendor of God's creation ).

He would not have been Tony Wright if he couldn't find a good game of dominoes. Without failure and with Reggae music in the background, he would always take the winning posture as he talked, unnerved and mocked his opponents in Jamaican patois even when he was losing. At the end, he would lose and still carry on as if he won.

Tony loved his grandchildren. It gave him joy, even in his weaken state, to take Jordyn and Walker on short walks through the neighborhood that usually lead to long visits in the backyard of our neighbor, Mr. Borom. During his last few weeks, Tony enjoyed conversations with Walker and often asked about his granddaughter, Jordyn. Along with Jordyn and Walker, Tony leaves many to cherish and memorialize his life.

Tony leaves to mourn his wife Clementine, his son Anthony (Rosalind), one sister Zethoria Palmer, three brothers Boysie, Trevor, and Christopher Wright, Mother-in-law Mrs. Willie Lee Caudle, Sisters-in-law Christina Wright, Tumpsie Richardson, Rosemary Winston, and Angela Caudle, Brothers-in-law Donell Winston, Norfleet Caudle III, and Spencer Caudle (Dana), many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and a host of friends.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Lillian Wright, and three brothers Wilby Karl, Cleveland, Osborne Wright, and father-in-law Norflet Caudle, Jr.

In lieu of perishable flowers ( plants are acceptable ) donations to the National Foundation for Cancer Research and/or the American Heart Association are preferred in the name of

Anthony S. Wright, Sr.)

The Pre-registration link provided for Bro. Anthony Wright Celebration of Life s ervice registration link:

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( ** Please note MPBC will be following updated COVID-19 protocols for In-Person Attendance.)

Please find below the Livestream link for Bro. Anthony Wright Celebration of Life, the livestream is scheduled for Feb. 26, 2023 at 3:00p m :

https://youtube.com/live/58TEk1_S87s?feature=share