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Cecil Harold Obituary
1931-2022
Cecil Harold passed away April 10, 2022. He was born May11, 1931 in Kilgore Texas to Ivy and Rhoda Harold. He is preceded in death by both parents, and brother Will Chat Harold, sister Nollie V. (late, John Paul Jones) nieces Rhoda Jones and Deborah Harold, and nephew, John Albert Jones.
Cecil received his elementary education in Kilgore, Texas and high school in Tyler, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at Prairie View A&M College. After graduating he studied Bacteriology at Ohio State University. Cecil received his Medical Degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. After medical school he completed his Internship at Robert B. Green Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.
Cecil served as a Captain in the United States Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. After the Air Force, he completed his regency training in General Surgery at the George Washington University, Homer G. Phillips Hospital, in St, Louis, Missouri.
Cecil moved his family to Houston in August 1964, where he began his private practice in General Surgery. Mrs. Florence E. Coby was his faithful and dedicated Office Assistant for his entire practice. To Mrs. Coby, the entire Harold family says, "Thank You".
The primary hospitals where he practiced were, Riverside General, and Christus St. Joseph Hospitals. A gifted and skilled surgeon, he served as the first African American Chief of Surgery at Christus St. Joseph's Hospital. He served on the teaching staff in surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.
Cecil was a lover of jazz music and the blues. He met Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins and became his manager. While serving for many years without cost, he ensured "Lightnin" be compensated for performances equal to his talent. Cecil also had a love for old cars and spent many hours in wrecking yards looking for parts to restore them to street rod perfection.
Cecil is survived by his wife Estelle, sons Cecil G. Harold II and James G. Harold M.D.(Leslie) Grandsons: James II and Benjamin Harold. Nephews: Leroy Green (Ebony), Mark Harold, Marus Harold, & John A. Jones II. Nieces: Lelani Jones, Lennie Jones (Wife of deceased nephew, John A Jones).
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Norma R. Jackson
March 12, 2023
My late husband, Dr. Oscar Jackson, and Dr. Harold were great friends. They met at Homer G Phillips Hospital. I never will forget the time Cecil surprised Oscar when he rang the doorbell at our home in San Francisco. It was truly a surprise because Cecil did not like to fly. That was such a special visit. My condolences to Mrs. Harold and family.
Maxie Marie Titus RN
August 27, 2022
I would like to say you have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Dr. Harold at St Elizabeth Hospital and found he was an excellent surgeon. When my brother-in-law needed surgery I had him transferred from Louisiana to Houston so So Dr. Harold could do his surgery. I know he will be missed. We all knew about his cars. Maxie Titus
Greg Henderson
May 13, 2022
Around 1985 at the Pate Swap Meet several miles south of Fort Worth, Texas my colleagues and I had the pleasure of meeting "Doc" (as we called him). He was "set up" in a space next to ours with his 56 Ford pickup which we admired. Of course, the Chevy guys teased him about owning a Ford! Our group of "gearheads" were mostly engineers working at Lockheed Martin. We enjoyed Doc's sense of humor and knowledge of classic cars so much that we "adopted" him into our group. Later, when the Pate Swap Meet moved to the racetrack, Doc came with us. For around 30 years or so, Doc set up with us and we'd sit around talking about cars and cracking jokes. It was always such a pleasure to see him. Doc will be missed in a very big way. He was a professional and a gentleman and our group of guys had a great respect for him. To the family and friends of Doc, you have our profound condolences.
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