Formerly of Crossett, Arkansas, passed on December 18, 2020.
After serving 4 years in the Army, Cecil and his family moved to Jacksonville, Florida and he went to work for Bellsouth. There he became an integral part of the 911 call systems for Northeast Floridabefore retiring after 35 years. Retirement wasn't for him, so he went to work for AK Associates using his knowledge of the 911 systems to continue his work for the City of Jacksonville. After 10 years he retired for good. Cecil had a love for his family, cooking and fishing. His baked beans and BBQ Sauce is legendary among his friends and family.
He is survived by his daughters, Gayla Booth Lippert and Tracy Booth Grant (Jack Grant), six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, brothers Junior Booth, Sonny Booth, and sisters Quida and Jean Elliott.
He is predeceased by his wife, Linda Goodwin Booth, his sister Beatrice Johnson and his parents, Perry Dolphus Booth and Armandie Verdell Ozment Booth.
There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:00 AM.