Mechanicsville, Maryland
1968 - 2021
Antonio L. Abney, Jr. was born November 28, 1968 in Washington DC to Barbara and Antonio L. Abney Sr. He was the second of 3 children. Tony departed this life on July 3, 2021 at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He attended school in the Prince Georges County School System where he graduated in 1988. He continued his education and received certifications in Information Technology and Cyber Security.
Tony was employed at DC Water for 13 years and was a Disc Jockey (DJ) for many years. Tony recently started his own car detailing business, "Attention to Detail II" and as a pastime, he began to study and play bass guitar. Tony and Tiffany were united in Matrimony in November of 1995. They both became members of First Baptist Church Glenarden in 1996 where they received Christ and were baptized together. They later went on to attend Zion Church along with their daughters. Tony was a family man; he was a wonderful Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Uncle. As active as he was known to be, he shared many memories with his daughters. They enjoyed activities together such as go kart racing at Autobahn, snowball fights, and snow-tubing. He really enjoyed boxing with his youngest daughter, Toni. One of his favorite bonding moments was teaching all his girls how to play the DJ turntable and ensuring that they heard the newest music that came out. With his love for music and humor, Tony, for some odd reason became famous for telling his girls that Drake (the music artist) was their cousin. As we all know, Tony always found humor in everything. Tony became a Master Mason on March 18th, 2006 with E.J. Williams Lodge #141, in the Maryland jurisdiction. He was then installed as Worshipful Master on June 16th, 2010. After serving as Worshipful Master, he went on to serve as Right Worshipful in the Grand Lodge of Maryland. One of his proudest moments was assisting his father in raising his brother Alan to become a Master Mason in Charles Datcher Lodge #15, in Washington, DC. Tony truly enjoyed comradeship with his fellow masonic brothers throughout the years.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 25 years, Tiffany; 3 daughters, Alexis, Ashley and Toni; parents, Antonio and Barbara Abney, Sr.; sister, Anjanette "Nicky" Higgs (brother-in-law, Johnie Jr.); brother, Alan; nieces, Jenae' Higgs and Samyra Abney; grandmother, Dorothea Abney; father-in-law, Warren Scott Woolfolk; (Bonus mother-in-law, Doris); Godparents, Bernard and Ann Smith, and a whole host of uncles, aunts, cousins, friends and co-workers.
Family and friends will gather for visitation on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home, 2294 Old Washington Road, Waldorf, MD from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Friday, July 16, 2021, there will be a PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE at Zion Church, 8829 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD from 10:00 a.m. until hour of service at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be for immediate family only.
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Antonio was a very good friend of my children; Joy, Ramond, and Navell Thrift. I know he is missed. May he continue to Rest in the Arms of the Lord until we all meet at The Gate.
Mary Thrift
July 02, 2024 | Friend
Tony the anniversary of your home going popped up, and I got a huge knot in my throat. Tony we miss you so much, that it hurts. Continue to rest in peace my dear friend.
Tawanna Paschall
July 02, 2024 | Friend
I miss you so much! My heart still aches everytime I pass the Tinder Box or listen to Erykah Badu Stay (Live) I wish you could have stayed...... Always in my heart and on my mind. Your lil sis
Asha Baker
August 16, 2022 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Pierre & Alicia McCannon
July 16, 2021 | Waldorf, MD
To The Abney Family,
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. Tony was a good friend that I had the pleasure of working with during our Telecorp days.
Sincerely,
Phillipe Mathis
Phillipe Mathis
July 16, 2021 | MD
Tony was the first friend I made when my Aunt (Wardette Penn) moved to Seabrook in 1978. We created a life long bond over the years with other friends as well from the neighborhood. No matter what transpired in our personal lives, Tony always made sure that we kept in touch. I have so many fond childhood memories of us doing all the things that kids do. You were a true friend and brother, and I am going to miss you. Rest well my friend. Job well done!
Tahsheen Porter
July 16, 2021 | Aylett, VA | Friend
Tony, I am still in shock.. You were the true definition of a FRIEND! You had my back when I was right, and you told me when I was totally wrong, but you loved me the same! You gave me advice on many things in life, and I will miss our conversations! I think back to us riding bikes recklessly through the woods, playing football in the snow, and having our own Go Go Band Furniture Funk! Lolol! I love you and I will miss you dearly brotha!
Reggie Veney
July 16, 2021 | Seabrook, MD
My brotha! My heart is still very heavy to have seen you without life and laughter, as I always have. Just know that you are loved and your family will never want, as long as God allows me to be there for them, if ever needed.
Till we meet again on the other side, dear friend and brother.
Just so you know... I broke down in tears when little Toni saw me and hugged me. Too many fond memories of us.
To the Abney family, the Stephens family will always be here for...
Michael Stephens
July 15, 2021 | White Plains, MD
To My Abney Friends,
We were sadden to know that Little Tony was called home at such an early age to be with the Lord. Our hearts go out to Tiffany, his three daughters, Barbara, Tony, Alan and Nicky. May God comfort your entire family during this difficult time with peace and great memories of Little Tony. We all loved him and will miss him, but our Father above was ready for him to come home. Tony had finished his race.
Love,
Johnny and Jackie
July 15, 2021
