More detail on this person: KAILUA KONA,
Hawaii - On January 1, 2014, Maj. Cecil Wayne
Boatwright (Ret.), age 71, passed away at Kona
Community Hospital. Born November 2, 1942, he
was a loving son of the late Rev. Everett B. and
Snow Lane Boatwright.
After attending Jefferson High School, Cecil
joined the United States Army in 1959 where he
served his country with honor, receiving numerous
metals and awards. He finished his career at Fort
Jackson, after serving 20 years.
A memorial service was held January 23rd in the
National Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in
Honolulu, HI, with full military honors. An
additional memorial service will be held in
Columbia on February 23rd at 4 p.m. at Greenlawn
Baptist Church.
Cecil enjoyed many hobbies over his lifetime, most
notably as an avid craftsman, fisherman and guitar
player, who fulfilled his dream of retiring in
Hawaii. Affectionately known as "Pop" by his
children, he was celebrated for his gentle kind
spirit.
Cecil is survived by his wife, Linda of Kailua
Kona; son, Jeff (Paula) Boatwright, daughters,
Kelley B. (Mike) Watson, Dana Frierson and Ami
(Scott) Farr; brothers, Mike Boatwright and Tom
Boatwright; along with several grandchildren,
nieces and nephews.
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