Cecil's obituary
Herbert was born in Toombs County to the late Cecil Herbert Rountree, Sr. and Lexie Taylor Rountree. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-six years, Birddie A. Rountree, three sisters, Esther Rountree, Mary Ricketson and Melba Jean Howard.
A devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather and brother, and uncle, he will be missed by those he loved most, his children, Vickie R. Heard (Freddie) and James Rountree (Ann), all of Macon, Lisa Flury (David) of Juliette; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren; his sisters, Edna Brown and Leila Smith of Vidalia, Velma Phillips of Camilla, brother, Wendell Rountree of Vidalia and several nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of Vidalia High School Class of 1952 and then he joined the United States Army serving from 1953 to 1955. Herbert was retired from Georgia Kraft after forty years of service. Living in Macon most of his life, he was a member of Avondale Baptist Church where he was active in the life of the church teaching Sunday School and was a member of the Senior Hospitality Group. He was a former member of Bethesda Baptist Church, where he served as the Sunday School Director and was an active Deacon. He was an avid Braves fan, he enjoyed camping, fishing, bluegrass music and attending opera house singings on the weekend.
Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made to donor’s favorite charity.
Visit www.maconmp.com to express condolences. Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
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