Lt. Colonel Cecil E. Lefevers, U.S. Air Force, Retired, age 92, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023. Funeral services and interment with full military honors will be held on Saturday, February 18th at Cook Walden Forest Oaks.
Cecil was born August 12, 1930, to Dr. Floyd and Faye Lefevers in Durant Oklahoma. He was the oldest of 4 children. He attended Oklahoma Baptist University, at the age of 16, where he was in the Bison Glee Club and Kalalian Social Club, was a ping-pong champion, and played intramural tennis and softball. Two months after graduating in 1951 with a Bachelor’s degree in Music, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as an Officer. He had a deep love for flying which lured him to the Air Force. He served in both the Korean War and Vietnam War as a fighter pilot, primarily piloting an F-4 Phantom; his plane was labeled “Speedy Cec.” Military decorations included: Air Medal; Distinguished Flying Cross; Good Conduct Medal; Korean Service Medals; and Meritorious Service Medals. He was stationed in multiple U.S. states as well as in Korea, England, Thailand, and Turkey.
After serving 27 years in the Air Force, he retired at Bergstrom Air Force Base in 1978. He then pursued a career in real estate and obtained a Broker License working the majority of years at J.B. Goodwin Real Estate. He enjoyed running the trails around Ladybird Lake and was a pitcher on the Gamblers, his son’s fast-pitch softball team. He was an avid golfer and one of the first members of Lost Creek Country Club. He had at least 10 recorded hole-in ones with his last one at age 86. He was a devout member of Riverbend Church. He also enjoyed attending all home University of Texas football games as well as the men's and women’s basketball games; Broadway plays; and musical events.
Cecil is preceded in death by his brother David Lefevers, sister Helen Lefevers, and his parents.
He is survived by his good friend Joyce Bowles; brother Jerry Lefevers of Newport Coast, CA; son Jay Lefevers and wife Lyn of Spicewood, TX, and daughter Lynn Ambrose and husband Steve of Bee Cave, TX. He was known as Grandpa Cec and “candy man” to his 5 grandchildren: Ryan Ambrose of Austin, TX; Briana Childs and husband Connor of Dripping Springs, TX; Lauren Duever and husband Steven of Austin, TX; Adam Klever and wife Thea of Seattle, WA; and Olivia Klever of Phoenix, AZ. He has two great-grandchildren: June and Waylon Childs.
He will be remembered for his bold, gregarious personality and his ability to sit down at a piano and play by ear.
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