Dwight A. "Tony" Marcus

Dwight Anthony Marcus, was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia on November 11, 1958 to Chief Warrant Officer Samuel and Beulah Marcus. Dwight was lovingly called Tony by everyone who knew him. Dwight had a fun loving and gracious spirit that drew to him many friends for a lifetime. Tony's family was everything to him, all of his life. Before graduating from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and traveling extensively in the United States as an employee of the Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and advancing in his career to General Manager, Dwight was raised in the small village of Addyston, Ohio. It was in Addyston that his love for church and community was fostered. As an employee of AAFES, Dwight was able to service the men and women of the Armed Forces in various states: Texas, Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey. As he traveled, he made stops in Little Rock, Arkansas to visit his big sister Mary and her children. While serving in Korea (Fort Humphreys) and Japan (Camp Zama) he climbed Mt. Fuji, visited the Great Wall of China, as well as, the North Korean border. He was excited to share Korea and Japan with his sister Sharon. After leaving Asia, Dwight was employed as General Manager at Fort Knox, Kentucky until he retired after 31 years of devoted service on July 13, 2013. Retiring and settling in Louisville, KY, Dwight devoted his time to community service which gave him peace in his heart and mind. He was an active and devoted member of his church- Metropolitan Community Church of Louisville-singing with the praise team; serving as treasurer and board member, but his greatest joy was leading the hospitality team—cooking!!. As an devoted member of the community, he volunteered at the Kentucky Center for Fine Arts; served as Board Member of Pandora Productions; Belknap neighborhood festival organizer; supported the House of Ruth; volunteered for the Respond Care Committee(preparing hot meals and refreshments for the disabled elderly recuperating from illnesses) and the Ronald McDonald House; a member of the Louisville Gay Men’s Choir; and as a birthday wish, he supported the raising of funds for prostate cancer. Dwight Anthony Marcus departed this life on August 15, 2020. Dwight was preceded in death by his father Samuel Marcus, mother Beulah Marcus, brother Samuel Dean Marcus and niece Shannon Shahalaie. Besides his loving pet, Reverend (Rev) Marcus. Dwight (Tony) leaves to mourn his passing his sisters Mary Marcus Johnson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Sharon Marcus of Union, New Jersey; nieces Tamela Williams and family of Cincinnati, Ohio; Shayna Marcus and family, of Miami, Florida; Jacquelyn Box and family of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Rhonda Butler and family of Little Rock, Arkansas; nephews Troy Butler (Danielle) and Christopher Johnson and families of Atlanta, Georgia; and a host of relatives and friends whom he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 1-800-757-CURE (2873), Main, 310-570-4700; his church, Metropolitan Community Church-Louisville, 2608 Browns Ln., Louisville, KY 40220 and Pandora Productions, 604 S. Third St., Suite 304, Louisville, KY 40202, 502-216-5502. Virtual Homegoing Services Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83986435843?pwd=RGs1N3J3WTF2QzBKUWdqWjdBUEcxdz09 Meeting ID: 839 8643 5843 Passcode: LoveDwight

Dwight A. "Tony" Marcus

November 11, 1958 - August 15, 2020