Anthonie MarKyth DeReef was born in Charleston, S.C. on January 27, 1986 to Sammie & Eartha Lee Singletary-DeReef. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 24, 2021.

His maternal grandparents are the late William and Bessie Utsey-DeReef; Paternal grandparents are the late Willie and Jestine-Cobbs-Singletary.

Proceeded in death by both parents, he was raised in the home of his uncle James (Harrel) & Sarah Singletary from three years of age.

At an early age he became a member of The House of God Church where he served on the Young Folks & Friends Union, Youth Choir, Sunday Bible School Department and Youth Usher Board.

Anthonie was educated in the public schools of Dorchester County, having graduated from Woodland High School in 2005. Upon graduation, he was employed by US Cocoa Mat, St George SC. His work history included machinery production and customer service.   He also worked at the US Postal Service for four years.

He resided in Summerville SC for a few years until he relocated to Columbia where he remained until his untimely death. "Kyth" was quiet and kept mostly to himself. He took pleasure in spending time with his family, friends, and especially his son, Shaun. His hobbies spoke volumes about his personality. Just like his father, he was good with his hands, especially with electronics. His favorite hobby was gaming, favorite NBA team was The Miami Heat, and his absolute favorite food was macaroni.

He leaves to cherish his memories: One son, Shaun Burkett (Vashawn & Natasha Holmes), Summerville, SC; two sisters, Latonya DeReef & Kimberly DeReef both of Columbia, SC; Step-mother, Elease DeReef, St. George, SC; three paternal aunts, Nell Williams, Brooklyn, NY, Sarah Singletary, St. George, SC and Josephine Williams, Orangeburg, SC; Three maternal aunts, Marvis Robinson (Nathan) Hinesville, GA, Evelyn Singletary and Brenda Singletary both of St. George, SC; four paternal uncles, Alonzo (Rose) DeReef, Brooklyn, NY, Marvin (Karen) DeReef, Rockhill, SC, Tommy (Annie) DeReef and Harry (Tonya) DeReef both of St George, SC; two maternal uncles, Willie Singletary, Jr, Savannah, GA and Clay Cee Singletary (twin to his mother) of St. George, SC; One great-great aunt, Lorraine McMillan, Philadelphia, PA; one great aunt, Sarah Little, St. George, SC; two great-uncles, Leroy Cobbs, St. George, SC and Clifford Cobbs, Bradenton, Fla.; Godmother, Kelly Singletary-Duggins, St. George, SC; special cousins/siblings, Rafael Williams, Sierra Singletary and Jessica Scott all of Summerville, SC and Tyree Singletary, Greenville, SC; extended aunt and uncle Gary (Mary) Bradley; best friends, Lamar Simmons and Akeem Bradley; a host of other relatives and friends.