PHONE: (972) 562-2601 John David Cecil August 19, 1968 - October 12, 2004 John David Cecil, age 36, of Allen, Texas passed away October 12, 2004, at his home. He was born August 19, 1968, in Garland, Texas to David Vance and Carolyn (Chambers) Cecil. On September 20, 1991, he married Denise Martinez in Rockwall, Texas. Mr. Cecil was the owner of Must C Landscape and of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife, Denise Cecil; daughter, Emberleigh Carolyn Cecil; father, David Cecil and wife, Sandy of Allen and mother, Carolyn Sickel of Plano, Texas; in-laws, Joel and Rosa Martinez of The Colony, Texas; brother, Steven V. Cecil of Allen; stepbrother, John A. Sickel of Canton, Texas; sisters, Brandy Allen and Jill Cecil both of Plano; step-sisters, Linda Mills of Littleton, Colorado and Kathy Farberow of Allen; grandmother, Francine Cecil of Richardson, Texas; grandfather, John R. Cecil of Covington, Louisiana; and step-grandmother, Shirley Chambers of Richardson. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Sickel; grandparents, Frank Chambers and Harriette Chambers. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2004, in the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel. Interment will follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the John David Cecil Memorial Fund for Emberleigh at the American National Bank, 720 S. Greenville, Allen, Texas 75002 (972) 727-0633. Memorials A word to comfort you and to know that God is faithful...this is a promise that we can keep in our thoughts, hearts and attitude I am sending this to all who think we need to understand, it has helped me. Trudy "ALWAYS remember that in your need your are coming to THE ONE who came for you." "Come to
Me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give your rest." Matthew 11:28 NIV KECHE AND KATHY STEVENS, NOVEMBER 1, 2004 `A donation` With the sympathy of The Julian Family for The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of John David Cecil by Rev. Henry V. Petter on July 7, 2005 at 7:00 A.M. CHARLIE & KATHY JULIAN, OCTOBER 26, 2004 DeeDee & Emberleigh...Just wanted to tell you that i am so sorry for your loss and hope that as the days go by things will somehow become easier for you..you both are in my thoughts and prayers...may God bless both of you...love you..tiff and MaKenzie TIFFANY & MAKENZIE EVERETT, OCTOBER 22, 2004 We are sorry for your families loss! We will keep you in our prayers! LAUREN AND KEVIN BRUMFIELD, OCTOBER 22, 2004 So much love for my brother and his beloved family. I love you so much! BRANDY ALLEN, OCTOBER 21, 2004 A warm wonderful heart that was full of love and laughter. We will miss him greatly. Love, Carol CAROL PEAVEY, OCTOBER 19, 2004 TRUDY, BRANDY, DENISE EMBERLEIGH, AND FAMILY: THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, BRANDY, FOR CALLING ME ABOUT JD. EVEN THOUGH IT IS ONE OF THE SADDEST THINGS WE HAVE EVER HAD TO HEAR, I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO YOU, BRANDY. JD KNOWS HOW VERY MUCH THE ENTIRE JONES FAMILY HAS LOVED HIM SINCE 1978 (I THINK THAT IS THE YEAR). JD WAS JUST LIKE ANOTHER SON TO RON AND ME. HE WAS JUST LIKE A BROTHER TO MY SON, JASON. JD ALWAYS THOUGHT OF JESSICA AS HIS LITTLE SISTER (SOMETIMES HE WOULD CALL HER THE BRAT). WE STILL HAVE THE ANGEL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT THAT JD GAVE TO JESSICA WHEN SHE WAS ONLY ABOUT FIVE WHICH GOES ON THE TREE EVERY YEAR, AND I ALWAYS THINK OF JD WHEN HE GAVE THAT ORNAMENT TO JESSICA. SO MANY
HAPPY MEMORIES WE HAVE WITH JD. IF HE WAS NOT AT OUR HOUSE, JASON WAS AT HIS. JASON, TOO, THOUGHT OF TRUDY AS HIS OTHER MOM. THE TWO LITTLE MISCHIEFS GOT IN TROUBLE ALL THE TIME! JD WOULD COME TO ME, AND JASON WOULD RUN TO TRUDY. I REMEMBER ALL THE CHRISTMAS' WE HAD WITH JUST JD AND JUST OUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY. JD ALWAYS WANTED CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY, HOMEMADE BISCUITS AND OFCOURSE DESERT! ONE CHRISTMAS, THE BOYS GOT INTO THE HABIT OF DIPPING TOBACCO! RON AND I BOUGHT JD AND JASON A BRASS URN TO SPIT IN BECAUSE I GOT SO MAD AT THEM SPITTING IN MY GLASSES, CUPS AND COKE CANS! THEY LOVED THE SPITTING URNS! THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY WAY TOO MANY MEMORIES TO SHARE. I COULD WRITE A BOOK ON WHAT ALL THOSE TWO BOYS GOT IN TO. BUT THEY WERE SO ROTTEN, YOU HAD TO LOVE THEM! JD'S MISCHIEVIOUS SMILE AND BIG HEART ARE TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS AMONG MANY, MANY OTHERS. EVEN WHEN THEY DID THINGS THAT BOYS DO, HE WOULD FLASH THAT SMILE AT ME WITH THOSE BEAUTIFUL EYES, AND MOST OF THE TIME, I JUST HAD TO LAUGH AT THEM! I LOVED YOU THEN, JD, AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I AM SO VERY GLAD THAT THE CECIL FAMILY CAME TO JASON AND LORI'S WEDDING. THAT WAS THE LAST TIME ANY OF US SAW JD, WHICH I AM SAD TO SAY. OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN FOR JD, AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY. TRUDY AND I KEPT IN TOUCH, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS WE SHOULD HAVE. WE SPENT MANY, MANY HOURS (YEARS) SITTING AT ONE OF OUR HOUSES DRINKING COFFEE, TALKING, CRYING AND LAUGHING ABOUT EVERYTHING YOU CAN POSSIBLY IMAGINE. EACH OF YOU WILL HAVE YOUR OWN PERSONAL GUARDIAN ANGEL WITH YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIVES TO HELP YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE. I HAVE PRAYED FOR THIS. YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS, AND WE WILL THINK OF THE MOST HAPPIEST MEMORIES OF JD BECAUSE WE HAVE SO MANY! PRECIOUS MEMORIES AND SOME SAD MEMORIES
TO TREASURE ALWAYS. I CANNOT POSSIBLY IMAGINE WHAT EACH OF YOU THAT JD LEFT BEHIND ARE GOING THROUGH. ALL I CAN SAY IS WE ARE ALL SO VERY, VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WE LOVE YOU, AND YOU ALL AND JD ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND HEARTS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING ANY OF US CAN DO, ANY TIME, NO MATTER WHAT, WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND MEND WHEN YOU CAN. LOVE, LINDA, RON, JASON, LORI, ISABEL, JESSICA AND GAGE., OCTOBER 19, 2004 David, Sandy & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. STEPHANIE BLAKLEY, OCTOBER 19, 2004 To Denise, Emberleigh and Family, Peace be with you as J.D. would want it. Know always he is with his Father in Heaven and the peace which passes understanding be with you all. Thinking of you and sending special prayers your way. Much love, Jim and Dee Heintz God Is With You... "For all things there is a season - life brings both joy and sorrow, But with every loss and heartbreak God sends a new tomorrow. For in the winter of our hearts, God's promise also brings The comfort of our memories and the hope that acomes like spring."... Constance Parker Graham CONSTANCE PARKER GRAHAM, OCTOBER 19, 2004 The love you shared together was a wonderful comfort for me. There are private moments we each will have in our own private memories, but the same deep devoted and cherished love. I will always be here for you and he will always be with us each in our own memories. I give thanks to you Denise for being so supportive, and the wife he so dearly loved. Emberleigh, I will pray that one day a young man as fine as your Daddy will love you as much as your Daddy love your mother and loved you ever so deeply. He was always so proud of you and I promise you will see signs from time to time that he is still with you and will be always. Always a bond together in love and support. I love you.
TRUDY SICKEL, OCTOBER 18, 2004 From the Staff, all small groups, all the prayer warriors- we all grieve your loss with you. We also give thanks to Christ Jesus for his love for John David and the inspiration that John gave through his life. His dedication to his family in every time of need. His life touched more than you or he can ever know. Father Ted was very impressed with the comments from his peers and those he was able to speak with. He reported that he was also very impressed with the strength of the family and that was in itself a big tripute to J.D. Through your love of him and the obvious spirituality of John himself; our prayers will be for your healing in his absence, but feel assured you will have him always through the people you would never expect that will tell you how they knew him and how he touched their lives. In the love of Christ, God bless you and give you added strength a step at a time. Know that we are also available for any of your needs. `Father David Roseberry,Rector and friends in Christ Church. CHRIST CHURCH PLANO, TEXAS, OCTOBER 18, 2004 There is nothing I can say that will help your pain. We all loved J.D. Know that your family is in my heartfelt prayers. Love, Carol CAROL PEAVY, OCTOBER 18, 2004 Our sympathy! How shocked and sad we were to hear from Jean last night about J.D..Only wish there was some way we could remove the pain you all are suffering at this time. We were very fond of J.D. and Denise and always enjoyed the time we spent with them whenever they came to Bartlesville. You all have our most deepest sympathy and love at this most difficult time. Sorry we are unable to be there to give you support, but we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Lovingly, Mary Lou & Bob MARY LOU AND BOB JARDINE, OCTOBER 18, 2004 May God give you peace and comfort. + JILL HOOD, OCTOBER 18, 2004 To the family of John David Cecil THINKING OF YOU...SHARING YOUR SORROW...In this time of sadness, many thoughts are there with you, For many people share our heartfelt sorrow... So may these words of sympathy
help give you comfort now and help you find new strenght with each tomorrow. "May you feel God's warmth and comfort with His arms wrapped around you..love, Jill and Jim Hood; Much Love, Jim and Dee Heintz; May the Lord Bless You. Stay Strong, Joe and Charlie Miles; Our prayers are with you, Steve and Karen Barker; We love you, Paul and Barbara Percifield TRUDY'S SMALL GROUP, OCTOBER 18, 2004 There are no words that can truly ease the pain of a sudden loss like this...but if caring thoughts can help, they are with you right now. Love, April and Jeff APRIL AND JEFF NOWLIN, OCTOBER 18, 2004 Thinking of you and sending special prayers your way. Much Love,Dee and Jim DEE AND JIM HEINTZ, OCTOBER 18, 2004 Denise,Emberleigh and family,, OCTOBER 18, 2004 Denise & Emberleigh, I am so sorry for your loss and you will be in my prayers. May God hold you close and help you get through this very difficult time. -Judy Bass JUDY BASS, OCTOBER 18, 2004 I'm very sad about what happenend. You were a very hard working man and you were always there when we needed help. I had fun playing games with you and talking to me on the phone about my football games and you were always there at my football games and cheered me on. But, no matter what, you will always stay in my heart and I will think about you a lot, and will always, always love you. Emberleigh, I love you very much and remember if something comes up then call me immediately and I will come over to keep you company. Denise, I love you too very much. If Emberleigh feels like shes alone then call me and i'll see what I can do. I love you all. DAMIEN EDWARD TORRES, OCTOBER 17, 2004 Oh, Emberleigh, I am so sad to hear of your father's death. I want you to know that you, your mom, and your dad will always be in my prayers. God loves you, Emberleigh, and He will take care of you. I hope to see you soon. I love you,
Mrs. Cain MARY CAIN, OCTOBER 15, 2004 Sandy, My sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know first hand how difficult everything is for you and your family right now. May God be with you and grant you strength in the coming weeks. Brenda Shew BRENDA SHEW, OCTOBER 15, 2004 I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. MICHELLE JAMES, OCTOBER 15, 2004 David and Sandy, There are no words to compensate for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Sincerely, Sue Gerstle SUE GERSTLE, OCTOBER 15, 2004 May God Bless you during this season of your life. MURI CALHOUN, OCTOBER 15, 2004 To the Cecil Family: May happy memories replace the sadness in your heart and give you strength at this difficult time. CHARLES ROBERTSON, OCTOBER 15, 2004 My heart and prayers go out to your family. We are praying for you too from Grace Bible Church. May the Lord hold you close in your grief and know you are thought of by all LESLIE KAREN GRACE, OCTOBER 15, 2004 I just wanted you to know that you are in my prayers. DIANNA BANNER, OCTOBER 15, 2004 Sandy - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God blessing always JULIA ELIAS, OCTOBER 15, 2004 Sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you through this time. TISH SMITH, OCTOBER 14, 2004 My thoughts are with you. Take care. Lots of love. ANDRÉA MARIA CECIL, OCTOBER 14, 2004 Denise & Emberleigh, We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you and your family. With Love, Jeannie, Brenton and Brooke JEANNIE RINEHART, OCTOBER 14, 2004 My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Stay strong and God bless. BETH WEEMS, OCTOBER 14, 2004 Dear Denise & Emberleigh, We are so sorry for your loss and you will always be in our prayers. We are always here for you. We love you. Todd, Gwen, Savannah, and Skyler GWEN PACKER, OCTOBER 14, 2004 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972) 562-2601