Cecil Marcellous Williams

Cecil Marcellous Williams, 84, of Climax, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Authoracare Hospice Home of Burlington.

Cecil was born on February 28, 1941 in Los Angeles, Texas to parents Alva Wade and Rachel Waldrum Williams. He was a graduate of Southwest Texas State University and went on to serve faithfully in the US Air Force. Cecil retired after many years of service with the Criminal Investigation Division with the IRS and was a dedicated member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon as well as was a member of various committees. Cecil loved farming and working with his cows. He called them all by name and enjoyed petting them. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his siblings, Kenneth Williams, Manuel Williams, and Nelta Benson

Mr. Williams is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Jean Kime Williams; Children, Lexie Wright and husband Craig of Climax, Trevor Williams and wife of Autumn of Knightdale; grandchildren, Logan Wright, Morgan Wright, Salem Wright, Levi Williams, Judah Williams, and Rebekah Williams; sister, Peggy Davis of Texas; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Barrett officiating. Burial will follow at Gilmore Memorial Park with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 until 2:45 pm at the church prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, PO Box 157, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; Authora Care Hospice, 918 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215; or to the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, 9131 Anson Way Suite 206, Raleigh, NC 27615.

Online condolences can be made at www.loflinfuneralservice.com.

Loflin Funeral Home of Ramseur is serving the Williams family.