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Cecil Edward Gwin Sr.

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Cecil Gwin Obituary

March 13, 2015 Cecil Edward Gwin Sr. (Cebo), 89 of McDonalds Chapel, passed away Friday, March 13th. He was retired from US Steel coal mines and a WWII Veteran. After retirement, Cebo worked for many years at his own scrap iron business. He was the last of 12 brothers and sisters. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Helen Gwin. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Gwin Morrow; son, Cecil Edward Gwin, Jr. (Buck); grandchildren, Tara Southern, Joshua Gwin, and Jessica Hollis; and great grandchildren, Jade, Nate, Gage and Kadylynn. Visitation will be on Mon., March 17th, 12-1:30pm at Crestview Memorial Funeral Home, Adamsville, with graveside service to follow at Oakland Cemetery.

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2015.

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March 16, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Patti Sims & Family

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March 15, 2015

My heart goes out to Donna and Bucky n all the family for y'all's tremendous loss , I know my father always liked Mr.Cebo Gwin n always said what a good man he was .... RIP n may you all find peace n comfort thru God n family n friends

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