He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nancy, son Kenyon, daughter-in-law Martha; favorite granddaughter, Micah Hofferber, and husband, Luke; favorite grandson, Mason Boswell; great-grandson, Emmett Asher Hofferber; brother, Glenn and wife, Jackie Boswell; Sister-in-law, Carolyn Eaton, Nieces, Kathy, and husband Van Nichols, Terry and husband Tim Walsh. Cecil is preceded in death by his father, Garey Boswell; mother, Alice Boswell; brother, “Big” Mike Boswell; father-in-law Kenyon Eaton; mother-in-law, Charlotte Eaton; brother-in-law Tommy Eaton; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Cecil worked for Cameron Iron Works, which later evolved into Wyman Gordon, for thirty-five years in the Chemistry Lab, CamVac, and the 35 Ton Press, where he “monitored powder.” When he retired, he worked for HMI and Wyman Gordon -Brighton, Michigan. Over the years at Cameron/Wyman, he developed many friendships, leading to countless golf games at the Cameron Recreation Golf Course. Cecil and his golfing buddy Jimmy Brown became well known around the links in many tournaments as a pair that sometimes would be asked not to come back as they won every appearance. He continued to play golf with Glynn Roberts, Tommy Bennatt, Charlie, and many other sand-baggers in retirement.
Cecil’s second home was the motor home, where he and Nancy, along with family, would travel thousands of miles across the country. Supposedly to see the United States. However, a lot of that travel was at night. It took Nancy several years to see the Mississippi River in the daylight. He loved camping with his family in the RV as long as it was level.
The role of family mechanic cannot go unnoticed. Cecil’s obsession over oil changes, timing belt replacements, transmission fluid, and properly inflated tires tested Ken’s patience. He and Nancy would drive to College Station to ensure Micah had a reliable car.
Unfortunately, this mechanical trait skipped a generation; grandson Mason will carry that legacy. While driving to the funeral home, the check engine light came on in Kenyon’s truck; he still does not trust that Kenyon will take care of the oil.
Cecil was a servant to others. Once, he took the RV to help Ken and Mark, Ken’s friend, deliver 1500 lbs. of turkeys and Thanksgiving dinners to families in the Cy-fair area. Cecil would also purchase shoes for children in need. He didn’t trust Ken with his tools; he gave all his tools to Mason to work on his truck. He smoked endless chicken and other fixings for Ken and Martha; they secretly called him chuckwaggon.
A Special Thanks to: Officiant, Conner Nichols-Great Nephew. Camryn Merrill, Great Niece, and husband Brandon Terry Walsh, Niece. Hospice Aides Jacquline and Eva, Nurses, Malyn and Karla.
Cecil was a positive light to many, and his legacy will continue to shine upon each of us.
Service Information: Brookside Funeral Home – Cypress Creek 9149 HWY 6 North Houston, Texas 77095
Visitation: Thursday, February 9, 2023 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the funeral home Service Friday, February 10, 2023 1:00 PM at the funeral home
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