CECIL WAYNE CARDWELL, JR.

Cecil Wayne Cardwell, Jr. (Butch), 73, of Belton, MO passed away July 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Dorthey, and brother, Raymond. A celebration of life memorial will be held at Richey's Club, 11527 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, Mo 64134 on Saturday, July 26th from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm. Cecil was born October 16, 1940 in Waco, Texas and later moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico where he enlisted in the Army Reserves in 1958. He moved to Kansas City in 1986 to sell cars for Boots Williams Ford alongside his brother Danny and many of their friends. He eventually went to work for the Internal Revenue Service in 1999 and continued to work there until his death. Cecil was fighting and winning a 6 year battle with cancer but unforeseen circumstances would not allow him to continue his fight. He had a strong spirit and an even stronger willpower, while he battled cancer and received treatment he still continued to work as much as he could. The kindness and friendship he was shown from all of his coworkers was what motivated him to continue working. Cecil was loved by all those he met, and he always looked forward to spending time visiting with his longtime friends from Richey's Club. His favorite pastime was reading books from his favorite authors and spending time with all those he loved. Cecil was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend. He is survived by his wife Peggy; daughter, Kim Barber; son, James Barber; brother, Danny and his wife JoAnn Voight; and granddaughter, Mandy Menge and husband Matt.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, MO (816)322-5278