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Cecil Van Willey, 88, of Orange, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Houston.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.

Mr. Willey was born May 23, 1922 in Pinehurst to Archie O. and Grace Peveto Willey. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and later worked at City Works where he retired. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, First Baptist Church of Orange and the Old Timers Group in Pinehurst.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bobby Jack Walls; and brother, A.O. Willey.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife, Reba Willey; sister, Flavia Langley; daughter-in-law, Sharon Walls; one grandson; five granddaughters; five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Anonymous January 13, 2011
To the Willey Family, The Barfield family is so sorry for your loss. My dad, "Bill" Barfield, thought so much of Cecil.##imported-begin##D Barfield ##imported-end##
Anonymous January 13, 2011
Uncle Cecil and Aunt Reba, Thank you so much for being such special people in my and my family's life. You all epitomize the expression of joy of life. You are two of our heroes and we love you now and through eternity. Please remember our Lord's be##imported-begin##Van Willey ##imported-end##
Anonymous January 13, 2011
Reba, thinking about you and remembering all the good times. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers##imported-begin##paula mathews##imported-end##
Anonymous January 13, 2011
Ms Reba, So sorry to hear about Mr Cecil. You both are such precious people to us. We had some good times at the bowling alley. May you find comfort in knowing you are in our prayers and thoughts.##imported-begin##Quentin & Darlene Sanders##imported-end##
Anonymous January 12, 2011
Tobi & Family - I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace as you reflect on the memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. -Amy##imported-begin##Amy Vaughn##imported-end##
Anonymous January 12, 2011
Reba, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you often and the good times we shared at GSU. God Bless You Love You Pat Graham##imported-begin##Pat Graham##imported-end##
Anonymous January 12, 2011
Dear Tobi and Family: I am so sorry for the loss of your dear grandfather. I know he will be missed from all of your lives. My heart is with you and your family. Love, Leslie Wilding##imported-begin##Leslie Wilding##imported-end##