Anthony Begg Stevens Obituary. Published by Loomis Funeral Home, Apopka,
Fla.
Anthony "Tony" Begg Stevens, age 65, passed away in his home
unexpectedly in Apopka, Florida on November 30, 2023. Tony was born in
Winter Park, FL on January 21, 1958 to Mary Gearing Stevens and Burr Edward
Stevens II.
Tony spent his early years playing high school baseball at
Trinity Preparatory School where he graduated in 1976. While he was there
he earned ten varsity letters in five sports. During his senior year, he
was the baseball team captain, MVP and inducted into the Trinity Prep hall
of fame. From there, he continued with collegiate baseball for the
University of Florida Gators where he set records for home runs and runs
batted in that stood for many decades, with the help of his long-time
friend and college teammate, Chuck Sandberg. Tony graduated from the
University of Florida with a BA in History in 1982. Tony went on to play
several years with the Boston Red Sox organization. He later received his
masters degree in marketing and management in 1992.
Tony spent over 30
years working in the commercial insurance industry throughout Florida.
After retiring in 2017, Tony found his true passion in life starting an
educator role as a teacher of US History and later achieved his State of
Florida Department of Education, Educator Certificate for grades 6-12,
History and Marketing. He taught at Markham Woods Middle School (Lake Mary,
FL) where he greatly impacted many lives of the students and faculty.
Tony enjoyed working out, playing golf, and deep sea fishing. He enjoyed
traveling to historical sites, watching/attending professional and
collegiate football, baseball, basketball and hockey games. Tony especially
loved doing all of these activities with his son, Chase. They were each
other's hero.
Tony is survived by his only son, US Marine, Chase
Stevens, formally of Jacksonville, Florida; currently of Maryland.
Surviving Brothers, Michael Stevens (Lisbet); Bill Stevens (Mary); Burr
Stevens (Mary Marwick); Matthew Stevens; and Sister, Peggy Stevens (Robert
Rivers). He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews from the Orlando
area.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and many
other loved ones. Tony will be greatly missed by his son, Chase, family,
friends, students, and colleagues.