Cecil Clifford McCall 88, a longtime resident of Sapulpa, Okla. passed away Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Ranch Terrace Nursing Home in Sapulpa.

He was born Dec. 26, 199, in Stroud, Okla. to John H. and Clara E. (Hodge) McCall. On May 24, 1940, he married Rachel Strain.

Cecil Served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a retired electrician. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 584. He started his career in 1946, and retired in 1982. His favorite pastime was tinkering and redesigning things in his garage. He enjoyed working with anything he thought he could make better. Cecil is preceded in death by his brothers; Clarence, Everett and Charles and his sisters; Ruth and Elsie. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Rachel; his sister Hazel Wilcher of Sapulpa; sons; Ronald McCall and Norma of Glenpool, Dewain McCall and Gladys of Sapulpa and Phillip McCall and Tina of Mannford; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.

Funeral Service was 10 a.m. Fri., Aug. 8, 2008, at Green Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Moss Officiating. Burial followed at Green Hill Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers included Cecil's grandsons, Mike McCall, Jim McCall, Mike McCall, Tim McCall, Tony McCall and Craig McCall. Honorary bearer will be Bruce McCall.

Green Hill Funeral Home in Sapulpa was in charge of arrangements.