Marcus C. Anthony's Obituary
Marcus Cicero Anthony, son of Mark and Audrey Doublin Anthony was born June 14, 1940 in Lebanon, MO. He departed this life December 1, 2007 at his home near Lebanon, MO at the age of 67 years, 5 months, and 17 days. On March 4, 1963 he was united in marriage to Linda Jo Davis. To this union, two daughters were born. He is survived by his wife Linda of the home, two daughters, Marci Snyder and her husband, David, Bryant Arkansas; and Kathi Wilkerson, Lebanon, MO. Four grandchildren; Robert Snyder and his wife Deandra; Matthew and Jessica Snyder all of Bryant, Arkansas and Darci Wilkerson, Lebanon, MO. Two great-grandchildren, Maleah and Briana Snyder, Bryant Arkansas. Five brothers; Gary, John, Bill of Lebanon, and Herb and Jim Anthony of Falcon MO. Two sisters; Helen Snellings, Montreal MO and Teri Weir, Lebanon MO. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Marcus was a graduate of Stoutland High School in the class of 1957. He entered the military and served his country faithfully in the United States Army. After the army he began a long and distinguished career in the building industry. First he built homes in and around the Lebanon area, various parts of Texas as well as in the Independence, MO area. In 1974 he started with Sides Construction a large commercial building company. He worked up to the position of building superintendent and was responsible for many major building projects throughout the area. Locally, he was involved in building the new Lebanon High School, the National Guard Armory, the bus transfer center at Esther Elementary School, the new gym at Boswell Elementary School and the family life center at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church in Lebanon. He completed 28 years with Sides before his health forced him to retire. He was very proud of all his building projects and enjoyed seeing perfection in all his work. For many years he was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local District #2297. He made many friends in the building trade and was very respected by all those who worked for him. In his later years, he loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved taking care of his home and lawn as well as reading and gardening. Each Easter he hosted a fish fry for his family and friends. He was a great story teller and loved visiting with his many friends. Marcus professed his faith in Christ and attended the Second Freewill Baptist Church in Lebanon. He enjoyed the fellowship of the church and looked forward to attending each Sunday. Marcus touched many lives throughout his life. He will be remembered as a skilled builder, loving husband and father as well as a kind grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and caring friend. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 3, 2007, in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Lebanon. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 5 - 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, Missouri. Memorials to the Shriners Children's Hospital may be made through the funeral home. Return to top
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