Obituary of James C. Cecil

December 26, 1958 – August 26, 2025

James C. Cecil.  Age 66 of Lincoln Park.

Beloved husband of Susan Cecil. Loving father of Wendy Stein, James (Natalie) Cecil and Sean (Emily) Cecil. Dearest grandfather of Piper, Abigail, Madelyn, Dylan and Scotty. Dear brother of Butch Cecil, Karen (Brent) Landis and Kathy (Kim) Harris. Preceded in death by sister Connie (Rick) Anderson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family Tribute

James Craig Cecil, 66, of Lincoln Park, passed away peacefully on the evening of August 26, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Although Jamie had faced ongoing health challenges, his passing came suddenly and unexpectedly.

Born on December 26, 1958, in Dearborn, Jamie was the youngest child of Ruth and Bill Cecil. He was raised in Lincoln Park alongside his siblings Butch, Connie, Karen, and Kathy. From a young age, Jamie enjoyed being outdoors and loved playing sports—especially hockey.

In 1979, Jamie married Susie, and together they built a life and a family. They welcomed their daughter, Wendy, followed by sons James and Sean. As a young family, they were actively involved in the church, attending multiple times a week. Jamie especially enjoyed performing in church plays, playing on the softball team and being part of a community devoted to faith.

Jamie dedicated time to keeping his yard immaculate and took great pride in his landscaping. On the weekend, he enjoyed cheering on his favorite sports teams.

In his later years, Jamie found great happiness spending time with his beloved grandchildren Piper, Abby, Maddy & Dylan, as well as his great-nephew Scotty, whom he helped raise and cherished like a grandson. He also stayed busy tending to his flowers and vegetable garden. Faith remained central in his life—he attended virtual church services every Sunday and found meaning in listening to and annotating sermons.

Jamie was a passionate and expressive soul, someone who felt everything deeply and wasn’t afraid to show it. He had a voice that filled a room—whether he was laughing, debating, or sharing a story—and a presence that couldn’t be ignored.

Jamie lived life on his own terms, although he was not always easy to understand, he had strong convictions and a generous spirit. He liked to express his love in tangible ways, like giving small gifts and donating to the church or causes he believed in. He had a soft spot for babies, a deep love for music, and an appreciation for the comforts of home. He found joy in the small things: like a good meal, a simple phone call or a quiet afternoon with loved ones. He was wholly himself, and that’s exactly how he’ll be remembered.

Jamie is survived by his caring wife, Susie, his children Wendy Stein, James (Natalie) Cecil, and Sean (Emily) Cecil, and his beloved grandchildren: Piper, Abby, Maddy, Dylan, and honorary grandchild, Scotty. He is also survived by his siblings Butch, Karen (Brent) Landis, and Kathy (Kim) Harris, and his brother-in-law, John (Michelle) Sarkody. He will be remembered by several nieces and nephews as well as many more extended family and friends.

Jamie was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ruth Cecil, his sister Connie (Rick) Anderson, his nephew Christian/Bryan Cecil, and his brothers-in-law Tommy, David, Joel, and Ronnie Sarkody.

We take comfort in knowing he is now at peace and no longer suffering.

“But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not faint.” 

                                   – Isaiah 40:31

A celebration of Jamie’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 3rd, at Molnar Funeral Home in Brownstown. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m., with a service at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and share memories.