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Photo courtesy of Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home - Navasota

Anthony Licce

Feb 20, 1936 - Feb 23, 2023

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My condolences to the family, I always enjoyed talking to Anthony he was always in a positive state and always had a smile on his face he was a good man he will be missed

Kim, I am so sorry to hear about your Father, what a sweet Man and wonderful human being that God created. Although it is sad to see him go, we can thank the Lord because he successfully completed his journey and is at rest waiting to be with the Lord one day, AMEN!

Mr.Anthony was a very kind man i will miss him walking past my apartment speaking or having a conversation with him. My Sincerest Condolences To The Family. God Bless You All.

He was the sweetest man and will be missed!!! My deepest condolences to Maryland and all the family!!!

In loving memory of a wonderful uncle. We will love you and miss you always.

Mr. Anthony was such a kind man. My sincere condolences to his family.

Uncle Sonny was a true blessing to us all. We loved him dearly & he will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace sweet uncle.

Obituary

Anthony's Obituary

Anthony "Sonny" Licce, 87, of Navasota, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at CHI St. Joseph College Station Medical Center.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5:30 to 7:00 pm Monday, February 27th, at Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home.  A parish rosary will be recited following at 7:00 pm.  Following Anthony's wishes, cremation will follow.

Anthony “Sonny” Licce was born on February 20, 1936, in Millican, TX to Paul and Pauline Pry Licce. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Navasota. After graduating from Navasota High School, he went on to attend Navarro Junior College, where he lettered in football and baseball. While attending college, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Garmon. They were married on October 27, 1957.  Anthony was a butcher for Brookshire Brothers and Harlan’s for numerous years.

Anthony was a very humble, soft-spoken man.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. He was a lifelong Rattler and Astros fan.  He enjoyed time watching his children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren play their favorite sport.  Anthony grew up in the Brazos River Bottom where he could be found hunting and fishing.  He loved his siblings whole heartedly and enjoyed the occasional game of cards with them. 

Anthony had the patience of a Saint and loved to laugh and always had a smile on his face.  His laughter was contagious!!  He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Brazzie Licce, and sisters Rosie Cemino and Marie Marino.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marilyn Garmon Licce, son Michael Licce and wife, Terry of Anderson,  daughter Kim Shoemaker and husband Mike of Pecos, Texas, grandchildren Chelsey Allen and husband Daniel of Anderson, Quinn Shoemaker and wife Vanessa of Houston, Texas and Caleb Licce of Anderson, Great Grandchildren, Camden Allen, Colter Allen and Korbyn Allen, sisters Phillis Failla of Navasota and Pat Landi of Kerens, Texas and brother Pete Licce and wife Lorraine of Willis, and numerous other relatives and a great number of friends. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Grimes County Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.

 

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