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Obituary for Prentice


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday April 14, 1999

CECIL DENVER PRENTICE May 11, 1923 - April 12, 1999 Cecil Denver Prentice, a Tennessee native and longtime resident of Goodletsville, TN, Cincinnati, OH, Waterloo, NY and Rio Rancho, NM, left this world peacefully from the Presbyterian Hospice Center. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior where he will join his parents, Allie Ray and Charlie Prentice; his sister, Louise Anderson; and his granddaughter, Cynthia Lee. He is survived by his loving wife, Gladys, of 55 years; and sons, Larry and Cathy of Houston, TX, Donald and Ruth Ann of Rio Rancho, NM; and grandchildren, Christina, Craig and Melissa. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Ed Anderson; and nieces in California and Tennessee. He also leaves his e-mail and"Free Friday" network of friends who helped make the journey a little easier. He faithfully served the Lord in his earthly ministry as a Deacon, Head Usher, and a special ministry to the ill and shut-ins through the Radio Room in his churches. Visitation will be on Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Mesa Baptist Temple Church, 1411 Golf Course Rd., with Pastor Carr officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be made to your Church, Presbyterian Hospice of Albuquerque, or your local Cancer Society.