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Kenneth Cecil Obituary

Kenneth Paul Cecil, 67, of Peterstown, W.Va., passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2009, at Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, Pearisburg, Va. Born on April 26, 1942, at Matoka, W.Va., he was the son of the late Emmett and Dorothy Farmer Cecil. Kenneth owned and operated Cecil Enterprises Inc. for nearly 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Judy A. White Cecil; one son, Mike Cecil and wife, Pam, of Roanoke, Va.; two daughters, Missy Cecil Sizemore and husband, Chris, of Lexington, N.C., and Keisha Cecil, of Peterstown, W.Va.; one brother, Harold Cecil, of Florida; four sisters, Geraldine Makeham, of Princeton, W.Va., Elouise Reed, of Princeton, W.Va., Anna Lea Bowen, of Princeton, W.Va., and Kerry Long, of Oakvale, W.Va.; and three grandchildren, Alex Cecil, Brady Sizemore and Kira Amos. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 200,9 at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Adkins and the Rev. Terry Weatherly officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Memorial Gardens, Lindside, W.Va. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at the funeral home. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the family at www.broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.
Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 19, 2009.

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kerry long

October 14, 2009

Pappy , God knows i miss you so very much .... I was over to the house the other day , couldn't stand to even go in your room ... this all just seems like a dream . i still can hear you so plainly saying i love you ...
love you and miss you

Rhetta Wickline

October 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

KERRY LONG

September 27, 2009

IT BEEN JUST A LITTLE OVER A WEEK NOW AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH . GOING TO PAPPYS HOUSE JUST SEEMS SO EMPTY SO STRANGE . BUT I KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN HEAVEN NOW AND YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US , THANK GOD FOR ANGELS ..... I LOVE YOU PAPPY

Chris Blankenship

September 25, 2009

Dear Cecil Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the memories you shared together with Kenneth bring you comfort at this very difficult time and in the times ahead. Chris and Shannon Blankenship

September 24, 2009

Judy I am so sorry for your loss. Life is so short sometimes we forget to notice how quickly it passes. I just learned of Kenneth's passing today. You and your family are dear friends. Hope to see you soon.Take care.
Shirley Bradley
Dublin, Va.

Davit & Wanda Sizemore

September 21, 2009

Cecil Family,
Although the miles and years have separated us your friendship has been a cherished part of our lives...May you find comfort in the precious memories of Kenneth.
God Bless Each of You..
Love,

Carol McLaughlin Wright

September 21, 2009

Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

Delbert Whitlow

September 20, 2009

Judy and family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. May God bless and comfort each of you in the days ahead. Love and prayers,

Ron & Barbara Lyle

September 20, 2009

Judy & Missy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss...May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. We love you.

Danny & Bonita Meadows

September 20, 2009

Judy and family,
You are in our prayers during your time
of grief. May you find comfort and peace in our Father in Heaven.

Janet Smith

September 20, 2009

July and family: Our condolences go out to you in this loss.

Jim and Janet Smith, princeton, WV

Leigh Young

September 20, 2009

Keisha Cecil and Kira
No bond is as great as that between a father and a daughter. And honey, he truly loved you!! Always remember that and treasure the times you had together, because NOBODY can take them from you!!! Our deepest condolences are with you in your time of grief. If you need us, we're here for you, ALWAYS!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
Leigh, Justin, Ashley, & Ethan

Randy Meador

September 19, 2009

From all of us

Sue Stilwell Shepherd

September 19, 2009

Judy and Children,
Sorry to here of Kenneth's passing. May the Lord hole you in the palm of his hand at this time. I will keep you, the children and grandchildren in my thought's and prayers

Judy & Roger Cochrane

September 19, 2009

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Lozetta

September 19, 2009

Judy, I am so sorry about Kenneth. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the children, and grandchildren. May God comfort all of you now and in the days to follow.

Liz Brinkley

September 19, 2009

Judy, Missy and Mike,
We are so sorry to hear of your husband and father's passing. Our prayers of comfort and healing are with each of you as you endure this great loss. May God hold you in the palm of his hand and comfort your hearts like only he is able to do. Although we cannot be there with you during his services, know that our prayers of comfort and sympathy are with you in the days and months ahead. Thank God we serve a Lord and Master of the Universe who created each of us and is able to mend our broken hearts when this world can only offer us pain. He said in his word, he is will comfort those who mourn. Know that you are loved in this great big family of God, as members of Kellysville Church of God, your church family loves and is praying for each of you in this hour of need.
Sincerest Heartfelt Sympathy,
The Yost Family

September 19, 2009

Judy and Children,
So sorry to hear of Kenneth's passing. I feel deeply we will see him on the other side soon and very soon, too many prayers have gone up for it to be any other way. This is not good-bye just so-long for a short time. Judy if I can do anything just let me know.
"Granny Pennington" Thelma

keith Bowen

September 19, 2009

You are truly loved by all and will be missed dearly. I hope that we all can find comfort and love in our lives by being truly touched by him. I will miss you immensly. Your nephew. Keith

kerry long

September 19, 2009

Judy,Mike,Missy,... God knows i love u all dearly.i will miss Pappy so very ,very much.He will forever remain in my heart,and all the words he spoke to me in my thoughts daily.God bless each of you,give you strength, heal your broken hearts.Just to know that he is now in Heaven with Jesus and is suffering no more , like he told us , dont cry be happy , love each other.....its hard to do right now tho'but God will give strength and time will ease the pain. love you all .

pat harvey

September 19, 2009

So sorry for your loss, may god hold you in the palm of his hand--our thoughts and prays are with you at this time ---THE THELMA ALLEN FAMILY

margaret coffey farley

September 19, 2009

We grew up and went to school with Kenneth and his family,our prayers are with all of you.God Bless Each of You

GERALDINE CECIL MAKEHAM

September 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

BECKY CECIL

September 19, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Vanessa Godfrey

September 19, 2009

Judy, Mike, and Missy,
I know you feel a great loss now. Lean on God and he will carry you through this. I will see you on Sunday.
I'm sorry for you all.

Love, Vanessa

Tommy Bailey

September 19, 2009

To Judy, Mike, and Missy Sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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