John Howe Cecil Jr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Howe Cecil Jr. formerly of Richmond, Virginia, who passed away on May 24, 2024, at the age of 100, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though John Howe has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pattie Cary Cecil and John Howe Cecil; his wife Suzan Knight Cecil; and his sister Jane Abert Cecil. He is survived by: his sister Patricia Cecil Hass of Princeton, NJ; and his children, Graham Howe Cecil of Richmond, VA, Sallie Cecil Stillwell (Charley) of Alexandria, VA and Maria Whitney Cecil (Evan Hirsche) of Washington, DC. He is also survived by four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made to the WEAVE program at Westminster Canterbury Richmond, 1600 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA 23227.
