Cecil Alvin Austin

Cecil Alvin Austin, of Forney, passed away Sept. 20, 2014 in Dallas. He was born July 19, 1923 in De- Witt, Ark. to James Henry and Hettie White Austin, both of whom preceded him in death along with his beloved wife, Rosa Austin. Cecil was a proud veteran of the US Army with 70th Infantry Division having served in WWII in Germany and France. He also worked with Dallas Power & Light as a supervisor for seven storerooms for Dallas area plants for 34 years until his retirement. He will be remembered as a good husband and father who loved the Lord and enjoyed being with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed Christmas time with his family and he felt that the more people packed in the house, the happier he was. He leaves to cherish his memory his children: one daughter, Vickey Rozell and husband Kenneth, of Forney; two sons: David Austin and wife June of Garland, Rickey Austin and wife Debra of Waxahachie; 10 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as other extended family members and a host of friends. Funeral service will be at 10:30am, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 at Chisholm Baptist Church, 1388 S. Hwy 205, Rockwall, 75032 with interment to follow at Restland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 6-8pm, Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 at Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.andersonclaytonterrell.com.