Cecil William McAfee, 83, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, in Amarillo.
Services were held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, in Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon with Rev. Larry Capranica, officiating.
Burial followed at the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Arrangements were under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Cecil was born November 3, 1931 in Clayton, New Mexico to William Washington and Lillie Rose McAfee. He married Glendoris Ellis on May 24, 1953 in Amistad, New Mexico. He had been a resident of Clarendon the past 40 years. He taught shop at Palo Duro High School and at Amarillo College prior to his retirement. He was a past deacon of the First Baptist Church in Clarendon and was currently a member and deacon for the Community Fellowship Church. He also was a former Clarendon City Alderman and a former Scout Leader. He was a talented craftsman, loved traveling, and loved people. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on October 4, 2008; and 2 brothers, C.J. McAfee and Lloyd Girard.
He is survived by 2 sons, Steven McAfee and wife Polly of Clarendon and Farrell McAfee and wife Karen of Columbia, Maryland; a brother, Vernon Girard; 8 grandchildren, Seth McAfee, Ronnie Tabor, Kristen McAfee, Brandon McAfee, Nathan McAfee, Austin McAfee, Devin McAfee, and Brenna McAfee; and 7 great grandchildren.
The family suggests that memorials be to the Community Fellowship Church or BSA Hospice.
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