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Cecil Harlan Obituary

HARLAN, Cecil R. Born in Weirton, W. Va. on July 2, 1931 to Peter Randolph Harlan and Hester Blanch Harlan. Cecil passed away at age 83 on September 11, 2014 at home. Cecil is survived by loving wife, Irma; devoted children, Marla and Kirk; and numerous friends. Preceded in death by parents Peter Randolph, Hester Blanch, and siblings: James, Aubrey, Peter, Elizabeth, Morris, Grace, and Roy. Cecil served in the US Army during the Korean War, became an independent Chevron dealer, and ended his careers as a tax preparer, owning his own business. He loved gardening and landscaping and usually had the most beautiful grounds wherever he lived. Memorial service to be held on Saturday, September 20 at 1 pm at George L. Klumpp Funeral Home on Riverside Boulevard in Sacramento. Wake immediately following at Brownie's Lounge on South Land Park Drive.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Sep. 16, 2014.

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Marc Foster

April 1, 2015

Cecil, it was always my pleasure swapping sports stories with you at Brownies I learned a lot about Pirates baseball history from you and appreciate all of our conversations we had, you will be missed. All my best to your family.

Sanford Harlan

November 17, 2014

Got to watch the video of the service. The families back here in wv were together for a viewing of the video, some shared memories, and a meal together. It was really special. Thoughts and prayers for aunt Irma, Marla, and Kirk.

September 26, 2014

Dear Irma and family,
Dave sees the Bee at work and learned of Cecil. Wow, time flies by. We have not seen Cecil for a long time but we have lots of memories from T & C church days. We have never had a Sunday school class like his ever again. We loved it so much and learned so much. We cherish those days. We are so sorry we could not make it but when Dave puts in 40 hours at work he has very little energy left. We talk with Cathy Cripe and Dale and got some details. Take care of yourselves now and get our address from Cathy if you want to write. Love Dave and Joyce

Rich and Sarah Yoho

September 17, 2014

Aunt Irma, Marla and Kirk, our sincerest sympathy. we loved Uncle Cecil, he always made us smile. he will be sorely missed.

Eileen Kelly

September 17, 2014

Cecil was one of the warmest, gentlest souls you could ever meet. Always willing to offer a kind word or silly giggle, he will be missed very much.

September 16, 2014

Aunt Irma,Marla and Kirk Uncle Cecil will be truely missed he was one of a kind prayers and love to all

Michael Hackard

September 16, 2014

Cecil was a kind and generous man. His humor and friendship will not be forgotten.

Chip Morris

September 16, 2014

Aunt Irma, Marla and Kirk,

Sorry to hear about Uncle Cecil passing. We rarely got to visit but when we did, I always learned something about California or the Harlan family. Guessing I am one of three Harlan descendants born in that state. Our best to all of you.

Chip, Brenda and Olivia

Dad with "Rocko" and "Sam-sam"

September 16, 2014

Dad at Thanksgiving

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Dad and Cousin David at Family Reunion

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Dad and Sissy at Family Reunion

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Gettin' frisked at Sac Airport

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Dad, Mom, and Hawaiian Dancers at Brownie's

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Dad's 80th Birthday Party at Brownie's Lounge

September 16, 2014

Jessica & Kirk Spencer

September 16, 2014

Peace be with you Cecil...you always made me smile. Getting to know you over the years was truly a blessing. God be with your family and know our prayers and thoughts are with you.

"Boston" Don Crisafulli

September 16, 2014

As with everyone else who loved Cecil, I'm really going to miss that character. Whether it was Cecil cracking on my teams, laughing with/at me, or telling me his stories of life in West Virginia and the Ohio Valley back in his day, he had a way of making me feel like I was an old friend of his as if we'd known each other for longer than we did. I'm proud as well as very glad that I knew Cecil and was able to share his company for amount of time that I had to do so, a period that wasn't long enough. RIP Cecil and know that I'd have won this year's bet with you because your 2014 Steelers aren't going to amount to much (again), anyway. Goodbye, guy; it was my distinct pleasure to have known you and thought of you as my friend.

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