Cecil Lavern Pressley

Pressley- Cecil Lavern Pressley, age 75, of Trenton, Florida went to his Heavenly Home on March 18, 2024, at his residence. Cecil was born on August 29, 1948, in Alachua, Florida to the late Talmadge Pressley and Edna Glisson Pressley. He was raised in Alachua and Starke and graduated from Alachua High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating, Cecil joined the United States Army where he proudly served our country for 4 years. Following his honorable discharge from the military, Cecil enjoyed a long successful career as a Lineman and was able to travel throughout the state. He served in the IBEW Union for 35 years before his retirement. Cecil loved life and lived to the fullest. He was stubborn and set in his ways, but he was very giving and could always bring laughter and joy to your day. Cecil enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tending to his little farm at his home. He loved his chickens and was always trying to give away eggs to family and friends. He resided in Keystone Heights for years, but more recently made Trenton his home. Cecil was thankful to be born again and saved by God's grace. He enjoyed attending church with his family. More than anything, Cecil loved his family and cherished every moment he had with them. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruby Tilger.
Cecil is survived by his loving children, Kenneth Pressley of Keystone Heights, FL, Stephanie (Chuck) Mullins of Raleigh, NC, Christopher Pressley of Middleburg, FL, and Heath Pressley of Lafayette, LA; brother, Lamar (Lisa) Pressley of Lenoir, NC; sisters, Patricia (Jim) Paisley and Quinell Tilger both of Lenoir, NC; grandchildren, Lane (Kristin) Pressley, Mason Mullins, Allison Mullins, Holden Mullins, Emily Pressley, Chloe Pressley, and Alana Pressley; great grandchildren, Hazeleigh Venezuela, Hayden Pressley, Summer Pressley, and Tate Myers; along with numerous extended family members and friends.
A Celebration of Cecil's Life will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm at Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Jim Cox officiating. The family will receive friends an hour prior at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Newnansville Cemetery in Alachua, Florida. Arrangements are under the care and direction of V. Todd Ferreira Funeral Services and Archie Tanner Memorial Chapel, Starke, Fl. 904-964-5757. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family's guest book.