Anthony Purcell Walls

Anthony Purcell Walls, affectionately known as “Tony,” peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 04, 2026, at his home in Cambridge, MD. He was 64 years old.

Anthony was born on July 22, 1962, in Cambridge, Maryland, to the late Marcellus Dockins Sr., and Frances Walls. He received his education in the Dorchester County Public School System. He worked as a machine operator at the Eastern Shore State Hospital Workshop prior to moving to Baltimore, MD. While in Baltimore, he participated in various programs and did odd jobs.

At an early age, Anthony attended East New Market Methodist Church in East New Market, MD, and later Bethel AME Church when his family moved to Cambridge, MD. He attended Children’s Bible Study and participated in the children’s programs. He attended Abundance of Life Ministries of Mercy under the leadership of Pastor Milton and Meya Walls. Anthony remained steadfast in his devotion to the Lord even through all his challenges and health issues.

Anthony was a soft-spoken man. Once he started talking, he had jokes for days. If he recognized you while out on one of his outings, he would acknowledge you and ask about your entire family. He was an avid lover of music, shopping, going to McDonald’s for that Big Mac Meal, and if he had money leftover, he would walk to the corner store and spend it all on sodas and chips. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching The Price is Right, Comedy Shows, and Westerns, while eating a sweet snack. While attending Pleasant Day Adult Day Care Center, he went on various field trips, made jewelry, played Bingo, and learned different crafts. But, of all things, Anthony loved spending time with his family, even if he had to walk home to do it, which he did on several occasions from the Assisted Living Facilities.

In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his siblings, Henry Dockins Sr., Carroll Dockins, Lillian Hughes, Lucille Lee, Calvin Dockins, and Marcellus Dockins II; aunt: Ruth Walls; niece: Yzetta Taylor; nephews: Anthony Ennels, Tavin Molock, Mark Dockins, and Henry Dockins Jr.

Anthony leaves to cherish his memory to his siblings, Varnell Walls, Vandolia (Russell) Woolford, Gregory Walls, Vanessa (Derrick) Hamilton, and Vernita Thomas; nieces: Lakeshia (Willie) Turner, Takiyah Johnson, Doretha (Daniel) Dashiell, Sharon (Ronald) Pinder, Denise (Larry) Aldridge, Ladonya Dockins, Myranell Lee, Michelle Dockins, Manisha Dockins, Linda Thompson, Jacqueline Cornish, and Gwendolyn Cornish; nephews: Pastor Milton (Meya) Walls, Gail Dockins, Keith Dockins, Darryl “Timmy” Butler, Charles (Florine) Elbert, Marcellus (Jackie) Dockins III, Marcus Dockins, Myron (Kenya) Dockins, Darryl Jolley and Corey (Princess) Dockins; special cousin: Carlos Walls; sister-in-law: Jerlean Dockins; bonus niece: Lauren Sampson; bonus sister: Monica Cephas; bonus brother: Gary Cephas; friends: Sara Jackson, Rodney Youmens, Rolando Newton, Kent Brummell, Curtis Johnson and family; and a host of family and friends who will truly miss him.

The family extends our heartfelt appreciation to all the Assisted Living Facilities, Bay Hematology, the University of MD Staff, the Cancer Center, and the Coastal Hospice Foundation Staff.