Mr. Anthwone Lydell Montgomery, Sr.

Revelations, 21:4- he will wipe every tear from our eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall we mourn, nor cry, nor pain anymore, for the former things has passed away. Anthwone Lydell Montgomery, Sr aka “DJ Money” (54) of Vero Beach, FL, answered the call from the Lord on Thursday, September 7, 2023. Anthwone was born on June 23, 1969, in Columbia, SC to Albert Montgomery, Jr. and Reverend Dr. Georgianna Montgomery. His family later moved to Vero Beach, and he attended public schools in Indian River County including Vero Beach High School. Anthwone moved back to South Carolina in the last half of his senior year and graduated from AC Flora High School. He always classified himself as a class of 1988 Vero Beach High School Fighting Indian Alumni. After high school, Anthwone attended the Connecticut School of Broadcasting in West Palm Beach, FL. This was where he received Radio and TV broadcasting certification. In May 1994, Anthwone got the job of his dreams at WJFP 91.1 as the personality “DJ Larry Love.” While enjoying a night out at the Green Leaf; he did not know that he would meet his future wife April L. Jones from Fort Lauderdale, FL. On February 15, 1997, Anthwone and April joined hands in Holy Matrimony making April L. Jones now Mrs. April L. Montgomery. April then moved to Vero Beach with her husband Anthwone Montgomery. This is where the two resided and built a family. Anthwone loved his job in radio broadcasting. Now being in radio for more than ten years; he told his wife he needed to change his DJ name to something more distinctive. And this is how “DJ Money” came out! While still working for WJFP 91.1. DJ Money was being noticed on the radio, but he says his real notoriety was when he joined force with Duane “DJ DA” Ambrister. The two DJs had such a chemistry they took on all of Fort Pierce, Vero, and surrounding areas and made a show named “The Freaks of Radio.” DJ Money and DJ DA rated #1 DJs in Fort Pierce, FL for several years. In 2018/ 2019 Anthwone also began to DJ for the Vero Beach Foundation Gators which later changed its name to Vero Beach Foundation Indians. Anthwone “DJ Money” was one of the quietest person, but not on Radio. When he got behind the mic you would hear the most talkative person. We all say he was in his zone as a DJ and on the Radio! Anthwone “DJ Money” was employed with WFLM 104.5 the Flame for several years and Indian River County Transit for about six months before his passing. Anthwone loved what he did as employment. He did it with PASSION! Anthwone was a loving husband and father to his wife and three boys. Married to the love of his life for 26 years he and April shared three amazing, smart, and athletic boys; Deuce, Tre’ and Forte who later was called A T. Forte was the nickname from DJ Money and DJ DA. Anthwone never missed a sporting event no matter what was going on in his life. His three boys play baseball, basketball, football, and track. Anthwone and April shared a bond that no one could break. Anthwone was truly indeed a family man, DJ, and a good guy to all those that knew him. He will be truly missed. On April 29, 2023, Anthwone joined St Peter’s MBC under the direction of Pastor Andrew Jefferson. While serving under Pastor Andrew Jefferson; Anthwone also gave his life to God and got saved. While in a peaceful communion with the Lord, Anthwone answered the call to eternity. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthwone Lydell Montgomery, Jr., and his grandparents. Precious memories of Anthwone “DJ Money” will be shared by his loving wife, April L Jones-Montgomery of Vero Beach, FL; adopted daughter, Teyanna Jones of Vero Beach, FL; sons, Anthwone Lydell Montgomery, II, Antrel Li’Reco Montgomery and Antarian Lex’son Montgomery all of Vero Beach, FL; parents, Albert Montgomery, Jr and Rev. Dr. Georgianna Montgomery of Columbia, SC; brother, Efrem (Glenda) Montgomery of Marietta, GA; sisters, Kim Montgomery Jones of Irmo, SC and Sabreana (Antonio) Williams of Mesa, AZ; brother-in-law, Mack Jones, III of Stone Mountain, GA; sister-in-law, Wauketa McGriff of Vero Beach; goddaughters, Satoya Hayes of Atlanta, GA, Destinee McDuffie of Ft Lauderdale, FL, Brianna King and Desire Reed of Vero Beach, FL; godson, Anton Jones of Vero Beach, FL; devoted friends, Duane “DJ DA” Ambrister of Ft Pierce, FL and Mattau “Jersey” Laster of Vero Beach, FL; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews and friends. ……For you have earned your wings; fly high and take your rest. Continue to look upon us and we will continue to live out the example of what you have instilled in us. We love you! April, Deuce, Tre and AT

Mr. Anthwone Lydell Montgomery, Sr.

June 23, 1969 - September 7, 2023