Happy Birthday, baby brother!! Goodness-12 years now....so much has changed. You have a new cousin to visit with- Terry just passed. You and he and Pappa should have a lot to catch up on. 
Nothing has changed in regard to my missing you and missing celebrating your birthday-with peanut butter angel food cake- tuna sandwiches with cherry on top, and all the chips and coffee that you can consume...I miss you breaking out in song at the top of your lungs.
I just miss you- every moment of every day.

I worked with Cecil in The Mitzi Gaynor Show 1981. We toured all through the United States and I remember Cecil as a incredibly hard working, strong dancer and performer. I remember him being kind of quiet and I wished I had known him better. Cecil kept to himself but he was always professional, kind, and never, ever was he a problem. He was a hard working, trained dancer. He was tall, blond and handsome. My heart goes out to his family as this must have been incredibly painful for them. As heartfelt as some people are talking about Cecil and the problems in his life, past and right before he was murdered, it bothers me because he was a man with a purpose in life and like all of us, he struggled with issues in his life. He was no different than anyone else, some people are just better at hiding the serious issues they have in their life. I was so young when I worked with Cecil and again, wished I had made more of an effort to get to know him better than I did. I pray for comfort and healing in the hearts of his family, friends and those who loved him. I’m grateful to the Lord for His grace and His mercy, for without Jesus, none of us would make it. Thinking about Cecil today and his family.

Forever missed is so very true!
My baby brother gone too soon-
You are in my heart and in my thoughts every single day! There is always something in a day that reminds of you- a song- a phrase- a famous person that you performed with-most bring a smile and a tear at the same moment. I loved you from the moment Mom and Dad brought you home and every moment after that and always will. Shine on until we all meet again!

It's in the middle of the night here in Colorado (May 4th by now). I had no idea that Cecil's birthday was May 3rd.... truly God lead me to this website. I spent a summer with Cecil at the Stephens Perry Mansfield Camp in Steamboat Springs way back in the 70's. He and I hit it off right away...loving dance, singing and sharing our faith. He was so talented and so easy to talk to...We kept in touch for a few years after camp and then we lost touch. Like I said before...it's just amazing that after all these years I would find this beautiful tribute to his life...and on his birthday. I will always remember our short time together here on earth and look forward to seeing you again someday. Rest in peace dear friend.

I find it hard to believe that it's been 11 years and that you would have been 66 -you would have HATED that- but we still miss you and cry for you. I like to imagine you having a spotlight role in that Heavenly choir and are drinking coffee with Mom and eating all the chips and junk food you want. Our hearts still hurt desperately for you. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Baby Brother. I love you always. We'll sing Happy Birthday to you tonight- You guys have a great time until I see you again. Peace...

Cecil, I learned of your passing a couple of years after the fact while searching for information on you and others that were in the show Texas! with us. To say I was shocked is an understatement especially when I learned the circumstances. It saddens me to think that so many people who have known you and been warmed by that fantastic smile will never see it again here on earth. Such a bright light gone too soon from our lives. I think of you so very often and though I am sad you are gone the memories of our friendship still warms my heart. I am so grateful to have met you and shared such good times together. Rest in peace, my friend.

Here it is again, that time of year where the pain creeps back into our hearts like a tidal wave as tears stream down our face. Like the songs I chose for this page to honor your memory Cec., you are gone to soon & that is still something I can not get used to. I miss you SOOOO very much! I still think of how much was stolen from us when he took your life, your smile, your laughter, our future plans, my best friend to name a few & so much more. I know in my heart that you are in a much better place, but call me selfish, I still want you here with us! :'( 
Tomorrow is not just another day that we miss you, but it is another day we are reminded of all that is lost & I pray you will help to give us strength through the pain we each feel from you no longer being here with us.

Sorry I never knew you, Your Grandmother Carrie, was my great Aunt and you my second cousin. Looks like you were a very talented person.

Happy heavenly birthday Cec! I hope the heavenly choir gives you a solo and that you and Mom are having coffee somewhere in a garden and Mammaw is gathering blackberries from bushes without thorns!
Hope Pappaw is playing all types of instruments and Dad is sitting with him on a porch watching some heavenly cows graze!
You've got a lot of company up there now almost 8 years later- Bob, Ralph, Junior, Buster, Nancy- hope you've met.
I miss you and love you so much! I sang outside to the birds in the rain yesterday in your honor! Hope you liked it baby brother!

Lighting a candle in memory of you. Happy Heavenly Birthday Cec. I love & miss you!

I love & miss you!