He was born June 13, 1948 in Holy Cross, Kentucky, the son of Charles
Martin and Mary Spalding Cecil. He married Kathie Lewis in Abingdon.
He later married Jackie Wetterow on October 19, 1985 in Knoxville. She
survives.
Marty is also survived by his children, Karla (Randy) Volk of
Galesburg, Debbie (Eric Pool) Cecil of Abingdon, Matt (Leslie) Wetterow
of Wataga and Michelle Wetterow of Bettendorf, Iowa; his former
son-in-law, Dennis Britton of Monmouth; five grandchildren, Kody,
Cierra, Bronson, Megan and Jonathan “Goober”; three brothers, Jerry (and
Georgine) Cecil of Abingdon, Kenny (and Frances) Cecil of Abingdon and
Jim (and Cheri) Cecil of Abingdon; three sisters, Ann (and Gerald)
Bjorgo of East Galesburg, Connie (and Bill) Alton of Abingdon and Lois
(and Greg) Miller of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews and their
families.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Elaine Cecil.
He grew up in Abingdon and attended Abingdon Schools. He served in the
Army during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Abingdon Pottery for 30
years until it closed. He then studied at Scott Community College in
Bettendorf, Iowa for two years. He later worked at Midstate
Manufacturing in Galesburg. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a
past volunteer fireman for the Abingdon Fire Protection District. He
enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing pool at Harley’s Pub, watching the
Chicago Cubs and Bears and he coached summer girls softball teams for
many years.
Cremation was accorded. A celebration of his life will be held from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Harley’s Pub, 2243 Grand
Avenue, in Galesburg, with military rites at 2 p.m. conducted by Harry
E. Wiles American Legion Post #381. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon
Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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