Lennell A. Beverly- Shropshire

Lennell Anthony Beverly Shropshire

“Tony”

June 14, 1970 – February 25, 2026

Lennell Anthony Beverly Shropshire, affectionately known as “Tony,” was born on June 14, 1970, in

Akron, Ohio, to his loving parents, Jeanette Beverly Watson and Felton Shropshire. He was 55 years

old at the time of his transition.

Tony spent his early years in Detroit, Michigan, and later moved to Dallas, Texas, as a teenager to

live with his father, where he attended and graduated from public schools. Known as a hardworking

man and a true Southern gentleman, Tony is remembered for his country sayings and his kind heart.

While living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tony turned his heart fully toward God and began faithfully

attending church, where he was baptized and accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. Not long after,

he received a cancer diagnosis. In his final days, Tony returned home to be surrounded by family. He

transitioned peacefully on February 25, 2026, surrounded by love, worship music, and the

comforting presence of family. We rejoice in knowing he was welcomed into Heaven with open arms

and everlasting love.

Tony was preceded in death by his brother, Dontay Beverly Shropshire; nephews, Tevin Lennell

Beverly and Jawann Beverly Jr.; niece, Gabriel Beverly; great-grandparents, Adell and Columbus

Vinson and Loretta and James Shropshire; grandparents, Charles Beverly, Sr. and Mary Beverly

Vinson, Barbara (Burt) Lee Griffin Jones, and Willard (Marie) Shropshire Sr.; uncles, Charles Beverly

Jr., Samuel Vinson, Willard “Hucklebuck” Shropshire Jr., Donahue Shropshire, Theodore Shropshire,

Herman Loftin, and Quincy Thomas; aunts, Adell Ward, Charlie Mae Jones, Dorothy Fisher, Effie

Beverly, Sandra Vinson, Mary Jo Beverly, Truly Shropshire, Towanda Lee Nurse, and Kim Thomas;

and his godmother, Susie Monette.

Tony leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Jeanette Beverly Watson of Akron, Ohio, and his

father, Felton Shropshire of Lithonia, Georgia; his son, Lennell Beverly Jr. of Dallas, Texas; and his

granddaughter, Amriana Kanise Beverly of Dallas, Texas.

He is lovingly remembered by his sisters, Deshounn Beverly, Natasha Shropshire Nelson,

An’Jeanette Beverly, Danielle Beverly, and Nakita Beverly, all of Akron, Ohio; his brother, Jawann

Beverly Sr. of Akron, Ohio; and his brother-cousin, Deon Beverly of Detroit, Michigan.

His memory will also be cherished by his aunts, Sandra Woodard, Dorothea Williams, and Sheila

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Loftin, all of Akron, Ohio; Betty “Penny” Patterson and Francine Loftin of Detroit, Michigan; Charlene

Beverly and Charlette Beverly of New York; and Marthia Shropshire of Phoenix, Arizona; his uncles,

Philip Hughes and Larry Shropshire of Akron, Ohio; Jimmy Shropshire and William (Bill) Shropshire

of Detroit, Michigan; and Willie Fred of New York.

Tony is also remembered by his stepdaughter, Zayia Fleming; his stepbrother, Christ Monette; and

his stepsister, Evetta Monette, all of Dallas, Texas. He shared a special bond with Mama Cindy Boyd

of Akron, Ohio and his favorite cousin, Denise Patterson of Detroit, Michigan. He is fondly

remembered by the extended Griffin family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Phoenix, Arizona.

Tony’s life was enriched by many close friendships. He leaves behind his best friends, Emory

“Boom” Henry, Cedric Butler, Torry Nelson, James Higgins, Patrice, and James Todd; along with his

longtime friends, Shurloma Fleming and Shonnette (Paul) Christopher, all of Dallas, Texas,

A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends will forever cherish his

memory as well.

“Though we mourn his passing, we rejoice in knowing that Tony has been welcomed home into the

eternal embrace of God’s love.”

Shropshire and Beverly Family

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant... enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”

— Matthew 25:23 (KJV