UPSHUR COUNTY - GLADEWATER MEMORIAL PARK Graveside services for Cecil Alvin Minter, 67, of Gladewater will be Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Gladewater Memorial Park under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Mr. Minter passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Longview. Cecil was born April 8, 1948 in Gladewater. Mr. Minter served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War; serving as a Rifleman he earned numerous commendations. After leaving the military Cecil worked as a painter and had painted everything from airplanes to houses. He was a very strong willed man who was determined to live. This was never more evident than with his 4 year battle with cancer and the fight that he fought. Cecil enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was always on the go. He will be missed by all the family and friends he leaves behind. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Adam and Gina Reynolds; three grandchildren Morgon Reynolds, Hayden Reynolds and Ava Reynolds as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater.