The Omega Chapter of Mr. Anthony Myrick, affectionately known as “Tony” was written on November 18, 2023, when he was called home to eternal rest. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 29, 1968 to Jacqueline Myrick and Aaron Yarbrough. At an early age, he was introduced to God at Jerusalem Grove Baptist Church in Smithville, GA where he sung in the choir. His spiritual development continued at New Direction Christian Church in Albany GA under the leadership of the late Apostle Izell Williams (now Senior Pastor Teresa Williams). He was a graduate of Lee County High School Trojans, class of 1987. Tony was a great sportsman of football, baseball, and basketball; where he assisted the basketball team, of Lee County Trojans to a State Championship in 1985. He was a sophomore on the Varsity Team – Tony loved playing ball! He pursued a career in trucking logistics for over 25 years where he later established his business called, “Anthony Myrick Trucking.”
He is preceded in death by his father, Aaron Yarbrough; BigMa - Elfleta Myrick, aunts, Mattie Myrick and Evelyn Solomon, uncles Willie James Pope, Great Uncles Joseph Myrick, and James Myrick and great aunt Odessa Myrick-Little.
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