Cecil Waggoner, age 71 of Murfreesboro, died Saturday at home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Lascassas and a son of the late Willie Ernest and Effie Louise Brewer Waggoner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Willie Waggoner.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Janice Waggoner; children, Danny (Heather) Waggoner of Troy, MO, Tommy Waggoner, Brian Waggoner (Amy Jones), Derrick (Meghan) Waggoner; special niece/daughter, Tina Arriaga, all of Murfreesboro; a sister, Sara Waggoner of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Mr. Waggoner was a US Army Veteran and a retired truck driver.

Visitation will be Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of a funeral service with military honors beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Pastor Patty Yates will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in memory of Cecil be made to the American Cancer Society. An online guestbook is available for the Waggoner family at www.woodfinchapel.com.