A native of Barham, LA., Cecil lived in Beaumont for 80+ years and was a retired machinist with Ideco.
Cecil proudly served his country in the United States Army/Air Force during WWII, and Korean War's where he received his Good Conduct Army Medal, Victory World War II Medal, Army of Occupation World War II Medal, Korean Service Medal, 50th Anniversary Korean War Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and his National Defense Service Medal.
He was a devoted man to his wife, his country, to The Anchor Church, and to his Lord. Cecil enjoyed Arts & Crafts.
A Celebration of Cecil's Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at The Anchor Church in Beaumont, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont. A Gathering of Friends and Family will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the church.
Cecil was preceded in death by his loving wife Yaeko, his parents, Sylvan and Jewell Hennigan, brothers, Sydney Wade Hennigan, and Jimmy D. Hennigan, and his sister, Ruth Harper.
Cecil is survived by his sister, Sybil J. Taylor of Beaumont, Betty Jeanette Williams of Tioga, LA., Bertha Barrow of Lake Charles, LA., and Maxine Wilkins of Sour Lake, and his brother Albert Hennigan of Pollack, LA., and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Cecil will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
