Cecil Earl Wadsworth passed away peacefully on March
14th, 2009, at age 92, in Grand Rapids, MI. He was born June 6,
1916 to
Reuben and Mabel Johnson Wadsworth in Sturgis, MI. Preceding him in
death was
his beloved wife, Nellie, son-in-law, Sylvan Babcock, and grandson,
Cory
Wadsworth. He is survived by his children, David (Pam Streeter),
Charlene
(George Miller), Dianna (Sylvan Babcock), Linda (Andre Robinson), Trent
(Judy
Genson), and G. Richard (Kim Biel); his sister, Marietta Stevens of
Sturgis;
half sisters, Maxine Taylor of Arizona, Shirley Davidson of Fairborn,
OH, two
half brothers, Randy (Shirley) Wadsworth of Sturgis, MI, and John
(JoAnn)
Jensen of Ft. Gratiot, MI; 20 grandchildren, and 25 great
grandchildren. Cecil
was a World War II veteran, serving in the Seabees, worked many years
as a new
car salesman, and later at Roger's Department Store. He was known for
his
artistic talents, painting murals and many country landscapes. Funeral
services
will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 3 p.m. at The Church of Jesus
Christ of
Latter Day Saints, 2780 Leonard St. NE, Grand Rapids attended by
Memorial
Alternatives. The family will greet friends at 2 p.m. Interment will be
at
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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