Delegate Tony E. Fulton

Tony Edward Fulton, son of the late George Edward and Helen Darling Fulton, was born on December 9, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland. On May 20, 2005 after a lengthy battle with cancer, in the presence of his loved ones, he rejoined his heavenly Father.From an early age, Tony demonstrated a lifelong love of learning. After graduating from Baltimore City College in 1969, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Morgan State College and a Master of Arts degree in Public Administration at University of Maryland College Park. From 1975-79, Tony served on the Maryland legislative staff. He subsequently worked 8 years as a lobbyist. In 1986, Tony was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates where he represented the 40th Legislative District until the time of his death. For over 20 years, he was a realtor/broker, last working at Long & Foster’s Greenspring office. Tony was also an educator at local colleges and served on numerous boards and committees. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Prince Hall Masons. From adolescence, Tony was concerned about improving the condition of the communities in Baltimore City and because of this, he offered his services to many community organizations. Most recently, he was involved in the effort to revitalize Carver High School in Baltimore City. Tony was fun-loving, full of humor and enjoyed sports. While at Morgan, he played on this nation's first African-American lacrosse team––the legendary Ten Bears. He also participated in several other sports but found golfing to be his passion.As a young man, Tony gave his life to Christ. He continued his Christian growth and fellowship at New Psalmist Baptist Church. The support of his church family, particularly during his illness, gave him great strength.At the age of 16, Tony met his future wife Jacqueline Carter. Seven years later they began a marriage that would last 29 years. God blessed their union with two wonderful daughters, Shelley and Christina. He cherished his three-year-old grandson, Noah Powell. Tony was proud to know that both his daughters would be graduating from college this week.In addition to his wife, daughters, and grandson, Tony leaves to mourn: his brother, Terry Fulton; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Purcell and Muriel Carter, Sr.; five sisters-in-law, Karen Fulton, Cassandra Smith, Gwendolyn McKoy, Doreen Carter, and Eveena Felder; four brothers-in-law, Robert Smith, James McKoy, Purcell Carter, Jr., and Wayne Felder; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine…."In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

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Delegate Tony E. Fulton

December 9, 1951 - May 20, 2005