BEAN, Cecil Lloyd, Sr., 77 of Christiansburg went to be with the Lord, September 15, 2009.
Cecil was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran including two purple hearts. He was a faithful member of Christiansburg Baptist Church, a member of the American Legion Post 59.
He is survived by his wife; Carroll Dalton Bean of Christiansburg, two sons; Cecil Bean, Jr. and his wife, Colleen of Pulaski, Steven Bean of Christiansburg, eight grandchildren; Alyssa, Cheyenne, Grant, Brittany, Candace, Michael, Breanna and Alexis, two great grandchildren; Trace and Leandra. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law; Gevnea Wells of Shawsville, and Wilma Simmons of Dublin, brother-in-law; Raymond and Mildred of North Carolina, special friends; Laura McGlothlin of Christiansburg, Dean Hogan of Christiansburg. Several Nieces and nephews also survive.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the Nurses and staff of Carolion Hospice for their tender care. The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Thursday, September 17, 2009 from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2009 at The Christiansburg Baptist Church with Pastor Aaron Smith and Pastor Leon Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
The family request in lieo of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Christiansburg Baptist Church or Carolion Hospice, Radford.