Mark Steven Cecil, 61, of Platte County, MO passed away 6:03pm, July 26, 2017 in Jackson County, MO. Mark was a hard working loving man who raised 3 God fearing children, alongside his very loving patient wife, James, Jeff and Jessi. Mark and Deborah enjoyed 23 years of being each other’s best friends. Mark enjoyed being a very fun and caring grandfather to his 8 grandchildren.
In 1974 Mark finished high school from Winnetonka High School. He then went on to work for the State of Missouri for 27 hardworking years. Finally retiring in 2010, with many esteemed awards under his belt.
Mark was preceded in death by his mother Geraldine M. (Ball) Neihouse and father, Sherl Cecil. Along with his son Jeffrey whom passed earlier this year. He will be forever missed and loved by his survivors including his younger brother Ed “Boob” Cecile and wife Jackie, his children and grandchildren. He will be forever in our hearts. I believe Mark said it best with his favorite quote “It is what it is”.
Service 2:00pm Tuesday White Chapel Funeral Home, Gladstone, MO. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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February 14, 2018
Jessi Cockrill
Mark,
You are truly missed, life is not the same harder for sure....
Pray for us,
Jessi
February 14, 2018
Deborah Cockrill
I miss my soulmate every, single day. We shared our life together and raised 3 children for 24 years. I will always love that wonderful man. Love and miss you! Until we meet again, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
August 1, 2017
Brenda Malone-Schowengerdt
July 31, 2017
Willy, Bill, Angela Edwards
In our hearts and memories forever
July 31, 2017
aprille franco
mark is my cousion. i always looked up to him he always was there for me and my brother. my mom and stepdad aka crabbs were best of friends. he was there for me the most when i lost my mom. i will nevet forget him.
July 30, 2017
Marcus, you are a part of and will live on forever in my heart and my treasure chest of memories from 'back in the day'. Big John, you and Boob and Pud n' me. The weekend group. Even before any of us had a boyfriend or girlfriend. Just 5 kids gettin' their kicks outa going to Riverfront Park and cutting donuts in Big John's Lincoln Continental with gangsta doors. Or racing at Dart. R.I.P., dear friend. xo, keller (gail)
July 30, 2017
Randy McCarty
I like Patti Summers, grew up in the same neighborhood. I think those of us that are around the same age, even though we grew apart. The childhood memories live on forever in our hearts.
July 30, 2017
Becky Cozad-Schreiber
I'm sorry to hear about Mark's passing. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
July 30, 2017
Patti Summers
In my life, I never didnt know Mark. Mark and Ed (Boob) were neighborhood kids in Chouteau Estates where we used to spend a lot of time in the street playing kick ball. I was shocked and saddened to hear of his passing - he will be missed by all that knew him. We all have crazy Mark stories he would laugh at with us - I wish we had one more chance to see him. RIP my friend . . .
July 29, 2017
Stephanie Hager
RIP Mark, healing blessings your your friends and loved one's that are left behind.
July 29, 2017
Angela Edwards
I met Mark through my husband over 30 years ago. He was even one of my husbands best men at our wedding back in June of 89. Mark was bigger than life and I liked him right away, I will truly miss him my heart goes out to Debbie and all his family and loved ones. I will truly miss him in our lives he was such a vivacious person.
July 29, 2017
Willy, Bill Edwards
Mark was a Lifelong Friend, A best Man in My Wedding at Rose Garden at the Plaza in full Bloom in 1989,He will Be missed by US,for me Always a Smile ,Joke,Hug,or just love , Thanks for the YEARS we had Buddy,My Heart goes out to DEB and Family
July 29, 2017
Mark was a lifelong friend and will be missed. Our hearts go out to his family. So sorry for your loss..RIP old friend....
Mike and Vickie Coppock
July 29, 2017
Mark was a lifelong friend and will be greatly missed. So sorry for your loss to his family.. RIP old friend
Mike and Vickie Coppock
July 28, 2017
DONNA Flores
Just spoke with Mark a couple of weeks ago! my condolences to ED and Jackie and Deb.
July 28, 2017
Friend
Sharon Karther
Thanks For Being My Friend " You Will Forever Be In My Heart * Rest In Peace ; My Friend * Til We Meet ; Again " Amen ! .... Hugs *
July 28, 2017
Sharon Pritchard
July 28, 2017
Sharon Karther
What A : FRIEND * My Heart Breaks 4 You're ; Family & Friends * You Will Be Forever In Our Hearts " Thanks For Being : My Friend " May You Rest In .... Peace " Amen ! Til ; We Meet ....Again " HUGS *
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