Michael (Mike) Howard Cecil Obituary (1955 - 2021)

Born Aug 15, 1955, Michael (Mike) Howard Cecil attended William Byrd High School in Vinton, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Michael (mike) Howard Cecil.

Graduation Year	Class of 1974
Date of Birth	Aug 15, 1955
Date of Passing	Jan 01, 2021
About	Michael Howard Cecil aged 65 went home to be with his LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 1, 2021. He was born in Marion, Indiana on August the 15th, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Hargett Morris. He served in the US Navy from 1975-1979 on the US Nimitz Aircraft Carrier. He was a faithful employee, as he worked in the IT industry. The last three years of his life Michael served as an employee at NGK Ceramics. Michael was also an ordained Minister who specialized in grief counseling. He was passionate about people, and their needs. He had a warm and welcoming personality that embraced those around him as family. He went back to school at the age of 56 at Liberty University Online. He graduated in 2012 with his Bachelor’s in Religious Studies. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also a loving father in law, as well as a good friend. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dorcas Brooks Cecil. His legacy continues through his children Andrew, Kara, and Jonathan, his son-in-law Steven Millard Jr. and granddaughter Eliana Millard. He is survived by his sister Judy Parker, and his brother Greg Harrison.