"Little Tony"

Tony Clifton Arroyo, 24, affectionately known to his family and friends as, “Little Tony,” passed away on November 20, 2025. He was joyfully introduced to the world in San Antonio, Texas on July 17, 2001, to proud parents, Antonio and Courtney (Marks) Arroyo.

Tony grew up in North Zulch, Texas and graduated from North Zulch High School. He will be fondly remembered as a sweet soul who displayed great compassion to those around him and always sought a way to help people when the need surfaced. Tony’s welcoming spirit made him very approachable and extremely easy to get along with. He effortlessly wore a contagious smile, and people could always expect a kind expression. To know Tony was certainly to love him.

He was the prime example of a social butterfly who left a lasting impression on anyone he met. He was well mannered, very respectful towards others and lived with a moral compass in hand. Tony was patient with those around him which led to deep meaningful relationships. He was fiercely loyal and will always be remembered as one “cool dude.” Tony passionately cared for people, and this was noticeable in his interactions with everyone, but his family were certainly the ones he adored the most.

Tony was preceded in death by his grandfather, Clifton Marks and his uncle, Dennis Collette.

Those left to cherish Tony’s memory are his parents, Antonio “Big Tony” and Courtney Arroyo; three brothers, Josh Marks, Boots Sims and Jasper Nava; three sisters, Carmen Arroyo, Antonia Arroyo and Aisha Whitaker; special nephew, Liam Marks; special niece, Karlee Jo Williams; and numerous other extended family and many loving friends.

A funeral service for Little Tony will be held in the chapel of the Madisonville Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 10 A.M. Burial will follow in Willowhole Cemetery. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Monday, November 24, 2025, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M.

Final arrangements for Tony Clifton Arroyo are under the compassionate care and direction of Madisonville Funeral Home, Madisonville, Texas.