KNOXVILLE - Carter Jay Cecil, 90, Knoxville, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Jay was born June 22, 1929, in Maquon, the son of Russell X. and Clara L. (Smith) Cecil. He was married on July 11, 1951, to Joyce Burnaugh in Knoxville. Joyce preceded him in death on April 28, 2013.
He leaves behind two children, Steve (Donna) Cecil of Gilson and Renee (Ron) Curry of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Ryan Cecil of Gilson, Rachel (J.D.) Matthews of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Bill (Shelby) Sharp of Olive Branch, Jason Sharp of Mesa, Arizona, Shane (Kate) Curry of Marietta and Brett (Marissa) Curry of Knoxville; 14 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Beverly Cecil of Galesburg and Robert Cecil of Knoxville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one great-grandson; two sisters, Lila and Lena; three brothers, Bernard, Burton and Kenneth.
He owned and operated Cecil Plastering Co. for over 47 years and farmed in rural Knoxville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Harry Philblad American Legion Post #749 and served on the Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing and boating, was an avid Bears and Cubs fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville; family will not be present. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, with the Rev. Jordan Knight officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW/American Legion/AmVets Honor Guard. A celebration of life with family will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Register-Mail on Apr. 14, 2020
Jay was born June 22, 1929, in Maquon, the son of Russell X. and Clara L. (Smith) Cecil. He was married on July 11, 1951, to Joyce Burnaugh in Knoxville. Joyce preceded him in death on April 28, 2013.
He leaves behind two children, Steve (Donna) Cecil of Gilson and Renee (Ron) Curry of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Ryan Cecil of Gilson, Rachel (J.D.) Matthews of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Bill (Shelby) Sharp of Olive Branch, Jason Sharp of Mesa, Arizona, Shane (Kate) Curry of Marietta and Brett (Marissa) Curry of Knoxville; 14 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Beverly Cecil of Galesburg and Robert Cecil of Knoxville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one great-grandson; two sisters, Lila and Lena; three brothers, Bernard, Burton and Kenneth.
He owned and operated Cecil Plastering Co. for over 47 years and farmed in rural Knoxville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Harry Philblad American Legion Post #749 and served on the Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing and boating, was an avid Bears and Cubs fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville; family will not be present. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, with the Rev. Jordan Knight officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW/American Legion/AmVets Honor Guard. A celebration of life with family will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Register-Mail on Apr. 14, 2020
KNOXVILLE - Carter Jay Cecil, 90, Knoxville, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020, at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
Jay was born June 22, 1929, in Maquon, the son of Russell X. and Clara L. (Smith) Cecil. He was married on July 11, 1951, to Joyce Burnaugh in Knoxville. Joyce preceded him in death on April 28, 2013.
He leaves behind two children, Steve (Donna) Cecil of Gilson and Renee (Ron) Curry of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Ryan Cecil of Gilson, Rachel (J.D.) Matthews of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Bill (Shelby) Sharp of Olive Branch, Jason Sharp of Mesa, Arizona, Shane (Kate) Curry of Marietta and Brett (Marissa) Curry of Knoxville; 14 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Beverly Cecil of Galesburg and Robert Cecil of Knoxville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one great-grandson; two sisters, Lila and Lena; three brothers, Bernard, Burton and Kenneth.
He owned and operated Cecil Plastering Co. for over 47 years and farmed in rural Knoxville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Harry Philblad American Legion Post #749 and served on the Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing and boating, was an avid Bears and Cubs fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville; family will not be present. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, with the Rev. Jordan Knight officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW/American Legion/AmVets Honor Guard. A celebration of life with family will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Register-Mail on Apr. 14, 2020
Jay was born June 22, 1929, in Maquon, the son of Russell X. and Clara L. (Smith) Cecil. He was married on July 11, 1951, to Joyce Burnaugh in Knoxville. Joyce preceded him in death on April 28, 2013.
He leaves behind two children, Steve (Donna) Cecil of Gilson and Renee (Ron) Curry of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Ryan Cecil of Gilson, Rachel (J.D.) Matthews of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Bill (Shelby) Sharp of Olive Branch, Jason Sharp of Mesa, Arizona, Shane (Kate) Curry of Marietta and Brett (Marissa) Curry of Knoxville; 14 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Beverly Cecil of Galesburg and Robert Cecil of Knoxville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one great-grandson; two sisters, Lila and Lena; three brothers, Bernard, Burton and Kenneth.
He owned and operated Cecil Plastering Co. for over 47 years and farmed in rural Knoxville. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a member of Harry Philblad American Legion Post #749 and served on the Honor Guard. He enjoyed fishing and boating, was an avid Bears and Cubs fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR.
Friends and relatives may call from 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes & Crematory in Knoxville; family will not be present. Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2020, with the Rev. Jordan Knight officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW/American Legion/AmVets Honor Guard. A celebration of life with family will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be made through www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Register-Mail on Apr. 14, 2020
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