By Linus Joseph Dewald Jr., Editor
Fall 2010 and Revised 21 Oct 2011
Update of 21 Oct 2011: Cecil Denver Prentice is #13.1 in our Spring 2003 article entitled Robert Prentice of VA & TN . That article now replaces this article.
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1. Cecil Denver Prentice was b. 11 May 1923, TN, and d. 14 April 1999, in Rio Rancho, NM. His obituary reads as follows:
- Cecil Denver Prentice: Albuquerque Journal (NM) - April 14, 1999
CECIL DENVER PRENTICE May 11, 1923 - April 12, 1999 Cecil Denver Prentice, a Tennessee native and longtime resident of Goodletsville, TN, Cincinnati, OH, Waterloo, NY and Rio Rancho, NM, left this world peacefully from the Presbyterian Hospice Center. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior where he will join his parents, Allie Ray and Charlie Prentice; his sister, Louise Anderson; and his granddaughter, Cynthia Lee.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys, of 55 years; and sons, Larry and Cathy of Houston, TX, Donald and Ruth Ann of Rio Rancho, NM; and grandchildren, Christina, Craig and Melissa. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Ed Anderson; and nieces in California and Tennessee.
He also leaves his e-mail and "Free Friday" network of friends who helped make the journey a little easier. He faithfully served the Lord in his earthly ministry as a Deacon, Head Usher, and a special ministry to the ill and shut-ins through the Radio Room in his churches. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Mesa Baptist Temple Church, 1411 Golf Course Rd., with Pastor Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to your Church, Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque, or your local Cancer Society.
He m. Gladys. Children per obtuary:
- Larry Prentice. He m. Cathy and lives in Houston, TX.
- Donald Prentice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [2]
2. Donald Prentice. Lives in Rio Rancho, NM.
He m. Ruth Ann, b. 23 Sep 1947, Flint, MI, and d. 7 Jun 2008. Her obituary reads as follows:
- Albuquerque Journal: Deceased Name: Ruth Ann Prentice
Ruth Ann Prentice was born September 23, 1947 in Flint, MI to George and Pauline MacKellar. Ruth went to be with her Savior on June 7, 2008. Her fight, determination, and courage will be remembered by the many who knew and loved her. Ruth was born into a loving Christian home and accepted the Lord as her Savior as a child. The Maranatha graduate, moved to Albuquerque where she and her family lived for over 23 years. Ruth was a valued employee of Intel. Although her health problems often threatened to slow her down, her dedication and determination to do her job well and up to her expectations always over-ruled whatever pain she was experiencing. She successfully excelled in her career at Intel. Ruth was active in many ministries at the church and she was not happy if she wasn't serving in some capacity in her church. Her music was her love and she played piano for countless services, accompanied choirs, and specials, but especially enjoyed playing for her husband as he sang. Many people have been blessed by the music Ruth and Don presented. Services were held on Friday, June 13, 2008. Ruth will be greatly missed by all who were honored to know her.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Don Prentice; daughter, Melissa Austin and her husband, Shelby; mother, Pauline; sister, Barb; and two brothers, George and Ed. She is also survived by her grandson, James; and granddaughter, Andrea.
Daughter of Donald and Ruth:
- Melissa Prentice. She m. Shelby Austin. Children:
- James Austin.
- Andrea Austin.
Cecil;s obituary identifies his parents as Allie Ray and Charlie Prentice. Unfortunately, neither Cecil nor his parents appear in the 1930 census, nor do they appear in the SSDI, so we are unable to glean additional information about the parents.
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