Tony Orlando Wilson was born on April 26, 1980 to Jimmy and Myrtle Wilson in Houston, Texas. At the age of seven Tony moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, here he enjoyed sports, fishing, and many more hobbies.  He moved back to Houston to further his education where he attended True Holiness Pentecostal Church. Tony was a person of joy who loved to see others laugh.  He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend.

Tony is proceeded in death by his Mother Myrtle, Sister (Eleanor Miller), Grandmothers (Louis Miller and Alma Wilson), Grandfathers (Melvin James and Dewy Wilson), Uncles (Wendell Gould, Clarence Miller, Floyd Miller, and Ricky James), Aunt (Ruby Wilson), and Nephew (Edward L. King Jr.).

Tony leaves to cherish his memories his wife Monica Simpson Wilson and there eight children (Jeveion, Demond, Antasia, Antiva, Tony Jr., Travion, Tatyana, and Tavaris).  Sisters (Sherry Lewis and Brenda Wilson).  Brothers (Jerry Miller, Tyrone Miller, and Rocshell Miller).  Aunts (Elaine Miller, Inez Robinson, Lonie Wright, Ethel Lawyer, Dolores Jones, Linda Burt, and Mary Curtis).  Uncles (Walter Wilson, Steve Wilson, and Ronnie Wilson).  A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, God Children, and friends.