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Cecil F. Smith

1945 - 2022

Cecil F. Smith obituary, 1945-2022, Phenix City, AL

BORN

1945

DIED

2022

Cecil Smith Obituary

Cecil F. Smith
January 5, 1945 - February 9, 2022
Phenix City, Alabama - Cecil Francis Smith, 77years old, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on February 9, 2022, in Phenix City, Alabama. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and coach.
Cecil will be remembered for his humor, kindness, generosity, and love of life. An avid Alabama football and Braves baseball fan, he spent most of his energy cheering for himself on all 18 holes at Lakewood golf course.
Cecil was born in Columbus, Georgia to Zula Mae and Daniel C. Smith. He is survived by his wife Norma Smith; five children, Cee Smith, Amy Smith, Traci Smith Phillips, Nick and Angelique Cantelli and stepson Robert Cantelli; seven grandchildren- Heather Brown(husband Jeffrey), Cain Smith(wife Taylor), Cameron Wood, Bailey Smith, Jake Phillips, Ian Phillips, Sam Phillips, RJ Cantelli, Chance Cantelli, Gabrhianna Cantelli; five great grandchildren Hunter Brown, Jaylee Brown, Easton Smith, Corbin Smith, Ben Lee, and many loving cousins.
After 28 years as a Civil Servant in both Ft. Benning and the Phenix City Post Office, he directed his passions serving as a local real-estate agent. Embedded in his community, Cecil's generosity was unparalleled. From fundraising to coaching, Cecil was devoted to impacting lives both on and off the field.
He was loved beyond measure and will be missed so very much.
Information on his celebration of life service to follow.

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Published by & from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2022.

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Jeff & Wanda Youngren

February 12, 2022

Our deepest condolences to Norma and the family on Cecil's passing. Always with a smile on his face.

Wayne Lewis

February 12, 2022

My deepest sympathy to Cecil's family. Cecil will be missed by his many friends. Rest in peace my friend.

George & Pam Vachon

February 11, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kathy/Joe Gary

February 11, 2022

Rest in peace my friend, we will never forget you. Prayers to your family who loves you so much.

Amy K Smith

February 10, 2022

Daddy there are no words to express the emptiness I feel - I know that you are in a better place as you are no longer enduring the constant pain. It´s selfish of me to want you to be here- I love you Daddy so much and pray you will continue to watch over and guide me as you always have. Until I see you again Daddy- I will cherish all the memories I have of and with you!
I love you Amy K

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