Cecil Hollingshead was born April 10, 1920 in Mont Belvieu, Texas to Henry and Barsa Hollingshead of Tarkington, Texas. As seen in recent newspaper articles, Mr. Hollingshead was a well-documented man; a man of great substance and history. He served his country with honor, dignity and pride. After his service to our country, Cecil joined the American work force until his retirement in 1985. On October 5, 1945, he married the love of his life, Beatrice Ruth Schmitz. Together they provided a warm and loving home to their 4 children. They would remain united in marriage for the next 66 years. After his retirement from Thiokol, Cecil continued to work as a cattle rancher and custom hay bailer. Cecil was a simple man, often seen wearing khaki shirts and pants, along with his cowboy hat. You would often find him on his tractor, sitting at his drafting table or golfing with his buddies, the medicare group, at the Oak Lawn Golf Course. In his final years, Cecil began to settle down and enjoy the simplicity of life. He spent many days fishing with his son and guardian, James, camping and golfing.

Cecil was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Ruth Hollingshead; his parents, and 5 siblings.