WHALEY, CECIL EDWIN 98, our beloved Dad and Grandpa passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Born Nov. 1, 1909 at Macy Island, FL, Cecil was the son of Alexander Edwin and Nancy T. Partin Whaley and a member of a Pioneer Osceola County Family. He was a lifelong resident of Osceola County. When he entered school, he didn't have to travel far as the school was where his barn is now.
Cecil married Carrie Lee Walters. They made their home in Kissimmee Park where they raised their two children, Cecil Edwin "Guzie" and Bennie Lee "Ben".
All of his life, Cecil was a rancher and citrus grower in Kissimmee Park. His philosophy was probably a big reason for his success. He looked at the good things until something bad happened. He did not believe in setting around worrying about what people thought might happen.
Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. A member of Silver Spurs Club, he was named "Big Boss" in 1945 and in 1986 he was named "Coca Cola Cowboy".
He was past President of the Cattlemen's Association of Florida, Director of Production Credit and Director of F.M.H.A. He also served on the Water District of Osceola, Supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and Flood Control Commission.
Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carrie. He is survived by his son, Cecil E. (May Ellen) Whaley, Jr. of St. Cloud and daughter, Bennie L. (John) Platt of Zolfo Springs; grandsons, Shane (Carol) Platt of Winter Haven, Kevin (Debra) Whaley, Keith (Ann) Whaley, Kip (Anissa) Whaley and granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Whitston all of St. Cloud, Sherri (Mike) Wurzelbacher of Rockledge; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The last verse of a poem written by a granddaughter sums up Cecil's character. "He cares about his neighbors and the well being of others. And just like him his hugs are strong and grand and his heart is as big as the eye can see. As I said before, my Grandpa is not an ordinary man; he is what I call an Earth Angel because he's already earned his wings." His family was his life.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 1/4/2008.
Cecil married Carrie Lee Walters. They made their home in Kissimmee Park where they raised their two children, Cecil Edwin "Guzie" and Bennie Lee "Ben".
All of his life, Cecil was a rancher and citrus grower in Kissimmee Park. His philosophy was probably a big reason for his success. He looked at the good things until something bad happened. He did not believe in setting around worrying about what people thought might happen.
Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. A member of Silver Spurs Club, he was named "Big Boss" in 1945 and in 1986 he was named "Coca Cola Cowboy".
He was past President of the Cattlemen's Association of Florida, Director of Production Credit and Director of F.M.H.A. He also served on the Water District of Osceola, Supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and Flood Control Commission.
Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carrie. He is survived by his son, Cecil E. (May Ellen) Whaley, Jr. of St. Cloud and daughter, Bennie L. (John) Platt of Zolfo Springs; grandsons, Shane (Carol) Platt of Winter Haven, Kevin (Debra) Whaley, Keith (Ann) Whaley, Kip (Anissa) Whaley and granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Whitston all of St. Cloud, Sherri (Mike) Wurzelbacher of Rockledge; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The last verse of a poem written by a granddaughter sums up Cecil's character. "He cares about his neighbors and the well being of others. And just like him his hugs are strong and grand and his heart is as big as the eye can see. As I said before, my Grandpa is not an ordinary man; he is what I call an Earth Angel because he's already earned his wings." His family was his life.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 1/4/2008.
WHALEY, CECIL EDWIN 98, our beloved Dad and Grandpa passed away Monday, Dec. 31, 2007. Born Nov. 1, 1909 at Macy Island, FL, Cecil was the son of Alexander Edwin and Nancy T. Partin Whaley and a member of a Pioneer Osceola County Family. He was a lifelong resident of Osceola County. When he entered school, he didn't have to travel far as the school was where his barn is now.
Cecil married Carrie Lee Walters. They made their home in Kissimmee Park where they raised their two children, Cecil Edwin "Guzie" and Bennie Lee "Ben".
All of his life, Cecil was a rancher and citrus grower in Kissimmee Park. His philosophy was probably a big reason for his success. He looked at the good things until something bad happened. He did not believe in setting around worrying about what people thought might happen.
Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. A member of Silver Spurs Club, he was named "Big Boss" in 1945 and in 1986 he was named "Coca Cola Cowboy".
He was past President of the Cattlemen's Association of Florida, Director of Production Credit and Director of F.M.H.A. He also served on the Water District of Osceola, Supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and Flood Control Commission.
Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carrie. He is survived by his son, Cecil E. (May Ellen) Whaley, Jr. of St. Cloud and daughter, Bennie L. (John) Platt of Zolfo Springs; grandsons, Shane (Carol) Platt of Winter Haven, Kevin (Debra) Whaley, Keith (Ann) Whaley, Kip (Anissa) Whaley and granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Whitston all of St. Cloud, Sherri (Mike) Wurzelbacher of Rockledge; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The last verse of a poem written by a granddaughter sums up Cecil's character. "He cares about his neighbors and the well being of others. And just like him his hugs are strong and grand and his heart is as big as the eye can see. As I said before, my Grandpa is not an ordinary man; he is what I call an Earth Angel because he's already earned his wings." His family was his life.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 1/4/2008.
Cecil married Carrie Lee Walters. They made their home in Kissimmee Park where they raised their two children, Cecil Edwin "Guzie" and Bennie Lee "Ben".
All of his life, Cecil was a rancher and citrus grower in Kissimmee Park. His philosophy was probably a big reason for his success. He looked at the good things until something bad happened. He did not believe in setting around worrying about what people thought might happen.
Cecil was a member of First Baptist Church, St. Cloud. A member of Silver Spurs Club, he was named "Big Boss" in 1945 and in 1986 he was named "Coca Cola Cowboy".
He was past President of the Cattlemen's Association of Florida, Director of Production Credit and Director of F.M.H.A. He also served on the Water District of Osceola, Supervisor of the Soil and Water Conservation Board and Flood Control Commission.
Cecil was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carrie. He is survived by his son, Cecil E. (May Ellen) Whaley, Jr. of St. Cloud and daughter, Bennie L. (John) Platt of Zolfo Springs; grandsons, Shane (Carol) Platt of Winter Haven, Kevin (Debra) Whaley, Keith (Ann) Whaley, Kip (Anissa) Whaley and granddaughters, Shannon (Nick) Whitston all of St. Cloud, Sherri (Mike) Wurzelbacher of Rockledge; and 13 great-grandchildren.
The last verse of a poem written by a granddaughter sums up Cecil's character. "He cares about his neighbors and the well being of others. And just like him his hugs are strong and grand and his heart is as big as the eye can see. As I said before, my Grandpa is not an ordinary man; he is what I call an Earth Angel because he's already earned his wings." His family was his life.
Published in the Orlando Sentinel on 1/4/2008.
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