Clarence J. Cecil, Jr.

Clarence J. Cecil, Jr, 93, of Jackson Center, passed away Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Clarence was born in Big Woods, Kentucky, on December 28, 1931, to the late Clarence N. Cecil and Edith (Lawson). He was also preceded in death by his step-father Wert Lawson; daughter Toni; sisters; Gay Bair, Mary Ellen Werts, and Imogene Jones; and a brother Shelby Cecil.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Barb (Vehorn) Cecil, whom he married on January 17, 1989, in Jackson Center. He is also survived by children: La Donna (Carl) Shelton, Iris (Andy) Klober, Lorena Springer, and Rick Cecil; step-children: Mark (Judy) Doseck, Scott (Ann) Doseck, Keven (Cathy) Doseck, Keith (Kathy) Doseck, and Greg Doseck; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; 3 sisters; Eura Mae Stanford, Alene Mathews, and Midge (Wayne) Bolin; and a brother Arnold Cecil.

A veteran of the US Army, Clarence served during the Korean War. He worked for many years at Ametek Plastics in Wapakoneta as a machine operator. Clarence also worked several years at the Wapakoneta Truck Stop. He loved finding treasures at auctions and flea markets. Clarence enjoyed camping with family and friends, and listening to good old blue grass music.

Terry Coleman will officiate a graveside service on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 11:30am in St. Lawrence Cemetery, Rhine, with military rites provided by members of the Sidney American Legion. Casual attire is requested for the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Anna Rescue Squad, PO Box 201, Anna, OH 45302, or to the Jackson Center Senior Citizen Group, c/o Cheryl Brunson, PO Box 431, Jackson Center, OH 45334.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Center, is honored to serve the Cecil family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com

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