Cecil C. Deskins, 86 - God wrapped his arms around his faithful servant and took him home on Monday, March 4, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family. He has a wonderful soul and accepted everyone with kindness, a smile and laughter. He lived his life without complaint and with patience. He was a man of God and a witness to all he came into contact with. He was born on September 21, 1926 in Borderland, WV. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the South Pacific. Cecil retired as a Stationary Engineer from Kal-Kan Pet Foods. He was a Elder, Sunday School teacher and youth leader in the church and most recently a member of the Hilliard Church of Christ. He was a former Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by parents Jeff and Junia Deskins, brothers Major (Luna) Deskins, George Deskins, and Clarence Deskins, sister Elva (Zader) Fraley. Survived by loving wife of 62 years, Jean; son, Dennis L. (Debbie) Deskins of Ashville, OH; daughter, Cathy (Mike) Canny of New Palestine, IN; grandchildren, Daniel (Susan) Slane, Bob Deskins of Montreal, Quebec, Kristin Mullins of New Palestine, IN, David Deskins, Heather Milam, Heather Canny of Costa Mesa, CA, Jason Deskins; eight great-grandchildren; brother, L. D. (Dorothea) Deskins of Hatfield, Kentucky; sisters-in-law, Anna Deskins of Boone, IA and Vonna Deskins of Hatfield, KY; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Family will receive friends Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St., where the Funeral Service will be held 11 a.m. Friday. Mike Canny, Bob Neuhard, Danny Vanscoy, officiating. Burial, Floral Hill Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hilliard Church of Christ - www.hcchrist.org. To sign online register, visit www.MaederQuintTiberi.com