Robert E. “Bob” Cecil, age 52, of Rising Sun, MD passed away on March 28, 2017. Bob was born on May 22, 1964 in Wilmington, DE. Bob was called “Superman” by many. He was a graduate of the Class of 1983, Rising Sun High School. Bob was on the wrestling team where he excelled asContinue Reading
Robert E. “Bob” Cecil, age 52, of Rising Sun, MD passed away on March 28, 2017. Bob was born on May 22, 1964 in Wilmington, DE.
Bob was called “Superman” by many. He was a graduate of the Class of 1983, Rising Sun High School. Bob was on the wrestling team where he excelled as one of their top wrestlers. He was a very talented cartoonist, one of his cartoon characters was the Rising Sun Tiger which is still used throughout the school today. Bob worked for T. D. Williamson, Wilmington, DE as a Master Pipe Freeze Technician. He enjoyed spending time with all his grandchildren. Bob and his wife Lisa had a daycare at their home, which Bob fondly called “Lisa’s Lil Rascals.” Bob loved to be called “Gramps” by all the children.
He is survived by his wife, Lisa M. Cecil of Rising Sun, MD; sons, Robert V. Cecil of Elkton, MD and Ricky A. Hillsgrove, Jr. of Earleville, MD; daughters, Jena Palmer of Elkton, MD and Lindsay Hillsgrove of Elkton, MD; brothers, Donnie Cecil of Newark, DE, Marty Cecil of Elkton, MD and Gabe Cecil of Rainelle, WV; sister, Rene Gilbert of Monticeole, GA; mother, Lillian Lusk of Elkton, MD; grandchildren, Logan, Landyn, Madilyn (Princess Maddie), Leevy, Ricky III, Aiden and Natalie.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cecil.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, March 31, 2017 at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 259 E. Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the funeral home, with a visitation beginning at 10am. Burial will follow at North East Methodist Cemetery. Contributions may be made payable to the National Kidney Foundation c/o the funeral home.
Barry Ford Ford
left a message on March 27, 2020:
God bless you Brother
Barry Ford
left a message on March 27, 2018:
You left this earth to a far better place. Prayers going out to all of your friends and family. You surely will be missed and remembered.
nat atattat
left a message on December 12, 2017:
i love you mr bob
Randy Waddell
left a message on April 2, 2017:
I am very saddened to learn of Bob's passing, especially since I am just learning of this today. We worked together at Hilltop Ranch back in the mid 80's. I will remember him as a very hard working young man, with a Rising Sun High wrestlers determination that was always wrapped in a big 'ol genuine loving smile.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
rest in peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
bobby and I were friends in high school. i'm sorry for your loss.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
bobby was a good friend of mine in high school. a great sense of humor and I will never forget him.
Phylis Lankford
left a message on March 31, 2017:
To the entire Cecil family,I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a good man.
Tom Shifflett
left a message on March 31, 2017:
To a close friend that will be deeply missed.
Zach & Jan Alexander
left a message on March 31, 2017:
Dear Jena, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Condolences to your entire family.
Condolences to your entire family.
RIchard & Susan Hall
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Brian McDowell
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Many fond memories of wrestling on the RSHS team with Bobby. We were about the same weight but he was a lot better than me so I would lose weight to be in a different class. He was always so much fun. I moved away so have missed seeing him since high school. My thoughts & prayers to the family.
Lisa Cecil
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Thank you for loving me through all my faults. I love you Superman, you made me so proud! I wish I could look into your beautiful eyes just 1 more time
wayne call
left a message on March 30, 2017:
sorry lisa for your loss
debra call
left a message on March 30, 2017:
so sorry for your loss may god be with you .
Rene Gilbert
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I'm writing this on my journey back to md to lay you to rest. I usually am excited and look forward to this trip. But not today..Because I know I won't hear your voice or be able to tell you any new jokes I've heard. This all happened unexpectedly..I take comfort knowing it wasn't expected to you either. You put up a good fight but now it's time to rest and be with the other fighters in our family.i love you so very much.i will miss you everyday of my life. Untill I see you again Big B!
Sara Guzman
left a message on March 30, 2017:
My dear friend, Lisa, I'm so sorry for your loss, may God give you Strength. My thoughts and prayers go out to yourventire family.
Your friend, Sara
Your friend, Sara
Gary Snowden
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I am so sorry for the loss of our dear friend and cousin Bob..Love u all
Jean Chester
left a message on March 29, 2017:
May the Lord bring his family comfort and peace.. knew him many years ago from coworkers. He was friendly and funny....
Brian Sexton
left a message on March 29, 2017:
It was a great honor to say I knew Bob. He was always jovial, kind and supportive of his family. He was a proud father, grandfather and good man. Was a distinct honor to have known him. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barry Ford
left a message on March 29, 2017:
Bob was so special. Funny, Smart and caring. He has wrestled with many physical elements in his life time. Always making a come back. Our Lord God has given him rest now. He is in a better place now. Prayers to his family and friends. This is not the end, but a beginning for him to be in the house of our Lord.
Mary Ridenour (McMullen)
left a message on March 29, 2017:
So sorry to hear Bobby had pass he was a good and funny guy when we where in school and when we hang out at Greoge Frimiller house being crazy him and Donnie love you Bobby will miss you
Kim Reed
left a message on March 29, 2017:
God saw he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best,
Although his heart stopped beating,
His love will always remain,
His absence puts upon our hearts,
A very heavy strain,
For now he is in a place of everlasting rest,
We just have to understand that God,
He only takes the best.
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best,
Although his heart stopped beating,
His love will always remain,
His absence puts upon our hearts,
A very heavy strain,
For now he is in a place of everlasting rest,
We just have to understand that God,
He only takes the best.
Jena Palmer
left a message on March 29, 2017:
My heart has a huge whole since your gone. I'm speechless and at a loss for words on how devestating this is for me and our whole family. What I wouldn't give to just talk to you one more time. I can't believe this is real.
Adriana Brown
left a message on March 29, 2017:
The to entire Cecil Family, I can't begin to tell you deeply sorry I am to hear of Bobby's passing. I know how hard it is to watch a sibling suffer for so long s then to have to say good-bye. We know Bob and Tracy are in a better place, but it doesn't stop our hearts from hurting. Lillian, I can only imagine the hurt your feeling. I wish it was a pain you would have never had to feel, and I wish there was something I could do to ease that pain. Bobby and Jena, there are no words. You and your children carry on the legacy and memory of you sweet and funny father. Bobby will be so missed by so many. He always had a smile and a very kind heart. All of you are in my heart and my prayers. I pray the Lord will comfort and sustain you through the difficult times ahead.
Agee Brown
Agee Brown
left a message:
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Barry Ford Ford
left a message on March 27, 2020:
God bless you Brother
Barry Ford
left a message on March 27, 2018:
You left this earth to a far better place. Prayers going out to all of your friends and family. You surely will be missed and remembered.
nat atattat
left a message on December 12, 2017:
i love you mr bob
Randy Waddell
left a message on April 2, 2017:
I am very saddened to learn of Bob's passing, especially since I am just learning of this today. We worked together at Hilltop Ranch back in the mid 80's. I will remember him as a very hard working young man, with a Rising Sun High wrestlers determination that was always wrapped in a big 'ol genuine loving smile.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
rest in peace
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
bobby and I were friends in high school. i'm sorry for your loss.
ray farris
left a message on March 31, 2017:
bobby was a good friend of mine in high school. a great sense of humor and I will never forget him.
Phylis Lankford
left a message on March 31, 2017:
To the entire Cecil family,I'm so sorry for your loss, he was a good man.
Tom Shifflett
left a message on March 31, 2017:
To a close friend that will be deeply missed.
Zach & Jan Alexander
left a message on March 31, 2017:
Dear Jena, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Condolences to your entire family.
Condolences to your entire family.
RIchard & Susan Hall
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Brian McDowell
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Many fond memories of wrestling on the RSHS team with Bobby. We were about the same weight but he was a lot better than me so I would lose weight to be in a different class. He was always so much fun. I moved away so have missed seeing him since high school. My thoughts & prayers to the family.
Lisa Cecil
left a message on March 30, 2017:
Thank you for loving me through all my faults. I love you Superman, you made me so proud! I wish I could look into your beautiful eyes just 1 more time
wayne call
left a message on March 30, 2017:
sorry lisa for your loss
debra call
left a message on March 30, 2017:
so sorry for your loss may god be with you .
Rene Gilbert
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I'm writing this on my journey back to md to lay you to rest. I usually am excited and look forward to this trip. But not today..Because I know I won't hear your voice or be able to tell you any new jokes I've heard. This all happened unexpectedly..I take comfort knowing it wasn't expected to you either. You put up a good fight but now it's time to rest and be with the other fighters in our family.i love you so very much.i will miss you everyday of my life. Untill I see you again Big B!
Sara Guzman
left a message on March 30, 2017:
My dear friend, Lisa, I'm so sorry for your loss, may God give you Strength. My thoughts and prayers go out to yourventire family.
Your friend, Sara
Your friend, Sara
Gary Snowden
left a message on March 30, 2017:
I am so sorry for the loss of our dear friend and cousin Bob..Love u all
Jean Chester
left a message on March 29, 2017:
May the Lord bring his family comfort and peace.. knew him many years ago from coworkers. He was friendly and funny....
Brian Sexton
left a message on March 29, 2017:
It was a great honor to say I knew Bob. He was always jovial, kind and supportive of his family. He was a proud father, grandfather and good man. Was a distinct honor to have known him. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Barry Ford
left a message on March 29, 2017:
Bob was so special. Funny, Smart and caring. He has wrestled with many physical elements in his life time. Always making a come back. Our Lord God has given him rest now. He is in a better place now. Prayers to his family and friends. This is not the end, but a beginning for him to be in the house of our Lord.
Mary Ridenour (McMullen)
left a message on March 29, 2017:
So sorry to hear Bobby had pass he was a good and funny guy when we where in school and when we hang out at Greoge Frimiller house being crazy him and Donnie love you Bobby will miss you
Kim Reed
left a message on March 29, 2017:
God saw he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best,
Although his heart stopped beating,
His love will always remain,
His absence puts upon our hearts,
A very heavy strain,
For now he is in a place of everlasting rest,
We just have to understand that God,
He only takes the best.
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best,
Although his heart stopped beating,
His love will always remain,
His absence puts upon our hearts,
A very heavy strain,
For now he is in a place of everlasting rest,
We just have to understand that God,
He only takes the best.
Jena Palmer
left a message on March 29, 2017:
My heart has a huge whole since your gone. I'm speechless and at a loss for words on how devestating this is for me and our whole family. What I wouldn't give to just talk to you one more time. I can't believe this is real.
Adriana Brown
left a message on March 29, 2017:
The to entire Cecil Family, I can't begin to tell you deeply sorry I am to hear of Bobby's passing. I know how hard it is to watch a sibling suffer for so long s then to have to say good-bye. We know Bob and Tracy are in a better place, but it doesn't stop our hearts from hurting. Lillian, I can only imagine the hurt your feeling. I wish it was a pain you would have never had to feel, and I wish there was something I could do to ease that pain. Bobby and Jena, there are no words. You and your children carry on the legacy and memory of you sweet and funny father. Bobby will be so missed by so many. He always had a smile and a very kind heart. All of you are in my heart and my prayers. I pray the Lord will comfort and sustain you through the difficult times ahead.
Agee Brown
Agee Brown
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.