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Cecil W. Stanford Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Beaches Chapel by Hardage-Giddens - Jacksonville Beach

1701 Beach Blvd

Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Cecil Stanford Obituary

STANFORD Cecil W. Stanford Sr. , 74, passed away comfortably on Dec. 5, 2010 at Orange Park Medical Center after 22 year long and very difficult struggle with stroke and dementia. Mr. Stanford served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and photographer during the Korean War as a member of the 187th R.C.T. or "Rakkasans" as they came to be known. He was best known as the proprietor of Beach Body Company in Jacksonville Beach (opened in 1957) which he founded and operated until 2000 but continued to be a part of even until his last days. In better years, he was a proud member of the F.O.P.A., the Kiwanis, the V.F.W. , the Forty & Eight, and many other charitable and civic organizations. He is survived by his wife and widow, Melanie; his son, Cecil II; his daughter, Allice; his daughter, Marianne; his grandson, Cecil III; his grandson, Kevin; his grandson, Preston; his grandson, "T.J."; his granddaughter Brianne; his granddaughter, Cambrie; his granddaughter Courtney; his granddaughter, Tiffany; his great grandson, Aiden; his great granddaughter Chloe and was preceded in death by his second daughter Mary Jane Stanford, his mother Mary Jane Strange and his father Wimore Stanford. He was very passionate about both his family and his business and molded by the experience of his early life. He suffered the death of his second daughter, Mary Jane Stanford, when she was only 3 years old, survived the Korean War, survived and recovered from a major stroke in the late 80s, and survived cancer after that. He settled in Jacksonville Beach in 1957 and would eventually marry his current wife and widow, Melanie. Through it all he was a mentor of overcoming adversity and providing a very a good life to his family. He loved animals and special mention of his cats that preceded him are; Jingles, Max, Pudge and Wrecker. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 1701 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Dec. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Cecil Stanford

20 Entries

James (willie) Mckenzie

August 7, 2011

C.W. was a wonderful man who was always in a good mood and loved his family very much

James Madden

December 16, 2010

Heartfelt sympathy to an old school mentor our conversations about business life and family will be greatly missed rest in peace CW condolences to Melanie Cecil Allice and family...Peace James & Karen Madden

Debbie Harris

December 12, 2010

Melanie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I am especially sorry I did not read about CW's passing until after the service. I will always remember him with fondness and I know you all will miss him desperately. I am saying a prayer that you will, in time, remember only the good times and feel a little lifting of the heavy sorrow I know you are going through now. Love to you all.

Gus,Sherri& Kristie Toloudis

December 10, 2010

Mrs.Melanie,allice and cecil,we loved and adored c.w.more than you could ever know,and we love the three of you too! We have such loving memories that we will keep with us forever in our hearts and souls.to us for the 20 years of being at beach body was truly gus's home,the stanfords have been family to us.May God bless you and keep you just know that c.w.is at peace now and he is going to keep the angels busy!

joe newberry

December 10, 2010

melanie,allice and cecil,you and yours are in my prayers.I only saw the obit at 100p/m and i've been laid up,so i am so sorry that I and faye can't be there for the service. c.w. was a real special person to me and i will miss him.God bless you all. joe and faye newberry

Maurice "OB" O'Brien

December 10, 2010

I was sorry to hear about C W's passing. I worked for him in the evenings back in the 1960's, he was a good ole guy. My sympathy to all the family.

Tippi Tuten

December 9, 2010

Aunt Melanie, Cecil, Allice & Family - You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. May your memories of CW comfort you knowing that he is now at peace and no longer suffering. Love to all.

CW, Cecil and Lil C

Barbara Ford

December 9, 2010

Mel, Cecil and Allice,

CW always had a great big smile when he was with his family. He adored his grandchildren. I will never forget the love and support given to me and lil Cecil. May the Lord comfort and give you peace in this difficult time. Here is a picture that I love of CW, Cecil and lil Cecil.

December 8, 2010

Our prayers go out to the Standford family in there time of sorrow . C.W. was loved by many may he rest in peace.

The Theale Family

Deborah Peranton

December 8, 2010

Melanie, Allice and family, I am so sad for you all. There are no words that can really help right now but look at all the love everyone has for CW and his family. You are in my prayers and I love you all. Debbie Peranton(Aunt Debbie)

C.C. Merritt

December 7, 2010

Sending my love to you all... CW was such a great person and I am fortunate to have known him... His love for his family was always evident and I am sure that his deep love for you all will give you strength during this troubling time. Know that I love you all; my prayers and love are with you.

Susan Hagan

December 7, 2010

I see the photos of him and his wonderful family that my family knew so well. And all I can remember when I called to tell you that Hawk died was how quick C.W. called us back. He kept telling me to call him for anything, day or night.I could hear that he was choked up also. That is the man that I will always remember and hold in my heart. We may cry now but then I think that C.W. and Hawk will be together again, happy and laughing at us. Mom and I send our love.
Susan Hagan

John & Michelle Hadley

December 7, 2010

Love and deepest sympathy to the Stanford family. May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace during this difficult time.
Love,

Carla Urff

December 7, 2010

C.W.
We will miss you greatly and cherish our memories of you, miss our frequent conversations of the towing business and your inquiries about the well being of my family. May you rest in peace buddy. We love you!! Carla & Bruce Urff, Austin & Candace Mack.

John Alexander

December 7, 2010

Thank you Lord C. W. is in a better and more peaceful place. I am looking forward to seeing all the family. Love to all.

Debra Jones

December 7, 2010

I feel very blessed to have had the chance to meet C.W. and his wonderful family. I am so sorry for your loss, just know that he is in a better place and you will be together again one day.Thank you for giving me the chance to be a part of his life and your family. I love you all and I am here for you.

Nika Briggs

December 7, 2010

Rest in peace, Uncle CW. My love and condolences to the Stanford family. I hope you find peace in your happy memories.

Love and deepest sympathies,

Tammy

December 7, 2010

Melanie,Allice and Cecil all my prayers are with you.I am so sorry for your loss.I wish I could be there.All my love to at the difficult time,Tammy Theale Heathouse

December 7, 2010

Our staff at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Peggy DeSantis

Lydia Massei

December 7, 2010

Sending heartfelt love and sympathy to my loved ones in Fla. Wish I could be there to offer my support. Know that I am with you in spirit! I will hold on to all the good memories CW brought to my life. He has moved on but I will carry a piece of him in my heart always.
Love Lacedra

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