Cecil Underwood Obituary
We bid farewell to Cecil Underwood of Decatur, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Cecil touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Cecil had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Cecil may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Will Underwood and Gussie Underwood; and his son-in-law Dave Burgess. He is survived by: his wife Marie Jiles Underwood; his daughters, Lisa Burgess and Amy Underwood; his grandchildren, Jeff Franklin (Roberta) and Tiffany Franklin; and his great grandchildren, Wil and Wyatt Franklin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
