Cecil Garvin McFarland
Cecil Garvin McFarland, born 2/4/1933 in Pelly (Baytown), Texas, then moved to Raccoon Bend (Conroe). In 1935, the family moved to Humble Camp Road in South Houston where he lived till he married. He graduated from Webster high school in 1951 and then attended Texas A&M, transferring to University of Houston after meeting his wife Eileen Elliott. They were introduced through his brother Don who was dating her cousin, Carolyn Robinson. They fell in love and married June 3, 1955, then he was drafted into the United States Army in 1956. After the army, they moved back to League City, purchasing their forever home in 1962. He started his career with Petro-Tex Chemical where he invented and received six patents for processing Oil & Gas. He was a member and Deacon at Bay Area Baptist Church of League City. He loved to travel with his family and took numerous vacations, but his favorite spot to relax with family was Hawaii going at least ten times. He loved gardening and playing 9-ball in his pool room, and lived a full and happy life. Cecil passed away peacefully at home of natural causes, surrounded by his family.
Proceeded in death by his parents Haskell and Lavada, wife Eileen, brother Don and sister-in-law Carolyn, and sister Sammie.
He is survived by his daughters Kathy and husband Jay, Carolyn and husband Don; grandchildren James and wife Mandy, Amber and husband Aaron, Elizabeth and husband Tem, and Kristeen and wife Hayley; great-grandchildren Ethan, Alex, Brooklyn, Avery, Austin, Cruz, Carolina, and Camila; Special Friends Rhonda and Dale Quillin, all of League City.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 12:00pm at Crowder Funeral Home, 1645 East Main, League City, Texas 77573 with Pastor Freddy Cullins presiding. Interment will follow the Ceremony at Forest Park East Cemetery in Webster, Texas.
Pallbearers will be James Kuehn, Ethan Kuehn, Don Weeks, Dale Quillin, Aaron Maurer, Tem Caballero, Kristeen Allinson-Kuehn, Elizabeth Caballero
Honorary Pallbearers: Cruz Caballero, Avery and Austin Maurer
To view the ceremony online, please click the link below:
I am so very sorry for your loss. I loved my Daddy Boy so very much, he was like another father to me, and was a very needed father figure after my father passed away. I will never forget the “talks” we had about my dad after he passed. I know those “talks” are what got me through the grief of losing my father. He could lecture you, and you didn’t even know he was doing so. I was 18 years old my family went on vacation but I didn’t want to go. I got to stay home, but had to stay with Nana and Daddy Boy while my family was out of town. Daddy Boy had fixed supper the 3 of us were sitting at the bar eating dinner, he had fixed asparagus, I was Not a fan. Nana said now Kathryn you need to eat at least a bite of your asparagus, Daddy Boy said Eileen she doesn’t have to eat if she doesn’t want it. I was so very thankful for him that night. I rejoice in the fact that my dad will get to see his very good friend again in heaven. I wonder what the 4 of them are doing tonight?
I am honored having the opportunity to be on a couple of those trips to Hawaii with Cecil. I’m glad I had the opportunity to know and spend some time with him. Rest in peace cecil.
So sorry Carolyn for the loss of your Father he was such a kind soul and loving person. He was always so kind to me and Philip and always made us feel welcomed when ever we attended one of your family gatherings. Rest In Peace Mr McFarland.🙏✝️❤️
definitely a gentleman….very hard to find these days…..he was always so friendly and welcoming…..i consider it an honor to have known him through my friendship with his daughter – Kathy. he made you feel part of the family.
Carolyn and Kathy, my heart is saddened to learn of your loss. Your dad was a true Texas gentleman. He your mom we’re such a beautiful couple.
Kathy, I’m sorry for your loss. You’re dad sounds like he was an amazing man.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom would be so proud of you girls taking such good care of your Dad.