Cecil McFarland Obituary

A retired sanitation superintendent and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Friday, March 12, 2010, in Baton Rouge. He was 60, a native of Laurel, Miss., and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting at Beacon Light Baptist Church on Monday, March 22, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Eric Williams, pastor. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Gayle McFarland; father, Sandy McFarland; daughters, Michele, Tishawn and Chenelle; son, Cecil Jr.; sisters, Johnnie Mae and Dianne Harris; brothers, Jeffery, David Sr., Sandear and Rodger; and grandchildren, Maliah, Malesha and Peyton. Arrangements by Winnfield Funeral Home.

Published by The Advocate on Mar. 21, 2010.
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To The Mc Farland Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rosemary Lee & Family

rosemary Lee

March 29, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brenda Williams

March 24, 2010

Hi, Mac,I would like to extend my deepest sorrow to you and the entire McFarland Family.May you all be Blessed and your sorrow lightened.There is no tear that God will not wipe from our eyes AMEN. You are always a member of this Family and you are truly missed. .MS. Brenda A. WIlliams

March 24, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Clyde Hutton

March 24, 2010

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Percy Atkinson

March 23, 2010

Sandear, I know you looked up to Cecil, you spoke about him often. I'm sure you will miss him tremendously.
Steve Bauer (Domino Sugar)

March 22, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

ROCHELLE DAILEY

March 22, 2010

Cecil was great at his job for the people of New Orleans. He was conscienous and dedicated. As a friend he was always there in good and bad times. He loved his family and Children. I shall miss but never forget him!!

Former Councilman Johnny Jackson Jr & Family

March 22, 2010

Chenelle, We are so sorry for your loss and you have our deepest sympathy. We will be praying for you, Peyton and the family in this your time of grief. God bless you and keep you.
Brenda Middleton, Director of London Bridge Early Learning Center
Lataree Spann, Infant room Teacher at London Bridge ELC
Eulonda August, Assistant Director of London Bridge ELC
Trezan "Ann" Monroe, Caregiver at London Bridge

Brenda Middleton

March 22, 2010

To Mrs. Gayle & family, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. We are keeping your family in our prayers. God bless.

Nenette Lusk-Gray

March 21, 2010

To Gayle and the family, you have my deepest sympathies. Cecil was a dear friend and respected colleague. He was a rare person; I doubt we'll see the likes of him anytime soon.

Eric Granderson

March 21, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Alicia McFarland

March 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

WALTER & TRICHELL BRILEY

March 21, 2010

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