Anton A. Eastman

Anton Avery Eastman was born May 20th, 1990 to the late Yvonne Wilkes and the late Gary Alvin Eastman. He departed tis life on July 24, 2019. He was known to close family as "Ton Ton" or "Ant" and known to his friends as "Twon". He was born and raised in Baltimore City where he received his high school diploma. Growing up Anton had a very pleasant and quiet demeanor. He enjoyed wrestling. video games, and shadowing his oldest brother Kevin. During Anton's childhood, he spent a lot of time and was very close to his younger cousin Dre' Vaughn. Anton attended church with his grandmother Martha every single Sunday. Anton was a true foodie, anything sweet was good to him, especially banana pudding. Anton was a shining example of an entrepreneur. He enjoyed making music. In 2012 he started to write raps and practiced them. He grew to become a dedicated rapper, making his own songs and helping others make music. While building his name and brand, Anton created the clothing line "Stop Hating and Go Grind" (SHAGG), inspired by the music he made with his friends. Anton shared a special bond with his nephew Samuel through music. His clothing line was an extension of his love for clothes and shoes. If you often saw him , you knew he was campaigning for his brand. SHAGG was highly supported throughout Baltimore City, with people wearing shirts and scarfs everywhere you looked. With the help of many, Anton also utilized his platform to donate dozens of school supplies to the children of his community. After coming up with the idea to sell food and deserts, he often jokingly referred to himself as the "stir Fry King". Selling food then became one of his business ventures that gained a lot of attention. Anton was not afraid to challenge himself or anything if it came to mind. he made it happen. He dedicated himself to his goals and beliefs, often trying to teach others everything he knew. He wook the rime to mentor those around him and push them to their limits. Many can agree that he was a natural born leader. Anton was always down for a good debate. In fact, the exchange didn't end unless the other party walked away or persuaded on his perspective of things. Anton was a selfless individual who took pride in the love he had for his family. There was no limit to the extent he would go to for his loved ones, especially his sisters. Anton was a devoted father, his son Nasaun was the light of his life. Where Anton was his son was not far behind. His son is known to say that his "Da Da" is his best friend. When it came to friendship, he did not take the term lightly, with loyalty never at question. He cherished the relationships he had with his goddaughters and loved them dearly. Anton is survived by his son Nasaun Eastman whom he shared with whom he considered in his words, his soul mate Nyshika Rollins, brother; Kevin Banks, Sisters; his twin Ashley Eastman, Tamera Banks, and Shawne Eastman, nieces; T'Mya, Kayla and Denia. nephews; Samuel, Tracey, Jace, and Bryce, aunts; Louise Ranson, Rhonda Wilkes, and Wanda Sidney, uncles; Alexander Wilkes, Donald Wilkes, Ronald Ranson, and Jeffery Cooper, goddaughters; Kennedy, Ka'nai, Rhyan and a host of family and friends.

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Anton A. Eastman

May 20, 1990 - July 24, 2019