of Conway, AR
December 9, 1921 - November 17, 2014
Cecil Clarence Moix, 92, of Conway, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Mr. Moix was born December 9, 1921 in Conway, a son of the late Maurice Moix and Christina Thessing Moix. He is also preceded in death by Ida Moix, his wife of sixty-seven years, his parents and brothers, Maurice Henry, Ernest, Richard and infant Edward Moix.
Mr. Moix was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Conway and Draughn's School of Business in Little Rock. He began his career as a young man working with his father and brothers at the Moix Company store and later at Lasley's Mercantile. Cecil and his beloved wife Ida later owned and operated Cecil's Fabrics on Front Street next to Simon's Grocery. They retired in 1985 after twenty-five years in business. Mr. Moix was a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he participated in various organizations and activities, including the Catholic Knights of America, the St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the annual Bazaar and flea market.
He leaves his children, Cecil Moix of Royal Oak, Michigan, Phyllis Simon (Ray) of Conway, Nancy Patterson (Jim) of Fort Smith, and Jane Pounders (Phil) of North Little Rock; grandchildren, Dr. Sandra Simon Halliburton (Michael) of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Dr. Philip Pounders (Jamie) of Little Rock and Jonathan Pounders of North Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Alex and Ana Halliburton of Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Rosary will be led by Deacon Gerald Harrison at 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home followed by visitation at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Father John Marconi serving as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Ray Simon, Phil Pounders, Philip Pounders, Jonathan Pounders, Alex Halliburton, and Al Hiegel.
Memorials may be made to The Alzheimers Association, 10411 W. Markham St., Suite 130, Little Rock, AR 72205 and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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11 Condolence(s)
Christina Moix Alexander
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Prayers coming your way. I am just now finding out. Rest in love Uncle Ceci
Brenda Starkey
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Phyliss and Ray
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
carolyn tyler
Friday, November 21, 2014
Cecil, Phyllis,and family.....I remember your Dad fondly. Am holding your family in thoughts and prayers. Your cousin, ...Carolyn
John&Dorothy Thines
Friday, November 21, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family .
He was such a kind man and loved his family so much. He will missed.
Doris Hutchins
Thursday, November 20, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Moix's death. I have many fond memories of seeing him and his wife in Cecil's Fabrics when my mom and I were shopping for sewing materials. Wishing his family comfort at this time.
Melissa Hight
Thursday, November 20, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Moix family on the loss of Cecil. I enjoyed when he would come to the house to see Ida. Now he is at peace and with the love of his life.
Melissa Hight
Jim & Nancy
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Thanks for the many wonderful memories and good times!
Mary Moll Olson
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Uncle Cecil was a wonderful, generous, kind man. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.
Ruth Ann Williams
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Your thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know God has given him peace.
Kaye Hoggard
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ivy Gunnells
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Mrs. Simon, I am sorry to hear if your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Ivy Gunnells