08/19/20 - NNHS Newsletter - Cecil Underwood
Cecil Earl Underwood Newport News High School Class of 1953 |
Dear
Friends and Schoolmates,
We have
still more sad news today.
Cecil Underwood, Class of 1953,
Captain of the
Baseball Team,
passed away at
AdventHealth in Daytona Beach, Florida on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 86.
He was the brother
of
Barbara Underwood Norman ('55) of VA and
Horace Underwood ('61) of VA.
From the Daily Press - 08/19/20:
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Colonel
Cecil Earl Underwood, U.S. Air Force (Retired), passed away August 13, 2020
at AdventHealth, Daytona Beach, Fl.
Colonel Underwood was born on 13 March 1934 in Isle of Wight County, VA, grew up in Newport News, VA, and graduated from Newport News High School in 1953. He graduated from the University of Virginia in June 1957 with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce degree and from Harvard Business School in 1967 with an MBA with Distinction degree. His USAF professional education included Squadron Officers School (with distinction) in 1963 and the Air War College (Distinguished Graduate) in 1976. As an ROTC graduate, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant on 10 January 1957. He entered the USAF in January 1958 at Orlando AFB, FL. |
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Colonel Underwood served subsequently in various procurement/acquisition
positions at: Elmendorf AFB, AK; McChord AFB, WA; Scott AFB, Ill; HQ USAFE,
Wiesbaden AB and Ramstein AB, Germany; Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; and Eglin AFB,
FL. He provided leadership roles in various positions including: acquisition of
base support services; acquisition and administration of contract airlift
services; functional development, test, and implementation of automated tools
for contract administration; acquisition of research and development for USAF
munitions; acquisition of USAF F-15 and F-16 aircraft and support systems;
acquisition of aerial reconnaissance and electronic warfare systems; and
acquisition and administration of base operation and maintenance services.
Colonel Underwood retired on 1 October 1983 at Eglin AFB, FL.
Colonel Underwood's military Decorations include: The Legion of Merit, with one Oak Leaf Cluster; The Meritorious Service Medal, with two Oak Leaf Clusters; The Air Force Commendation Medal, with one Oak Leaf Cluster; and The Air Force Organizational Excellence Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 5 devices; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. After retirement from the USAF, Colonel Underwood served as a defense acquisition consultant for 24 years, first with D.O. Pattison and Associates, Inc., then as a partner with Vector Associates, and finally self-employed as CLU Associates. Colonel Underwood was a member of First United Methodist Church, Ormond Beach, FL. Colonel Underwood is survived by: his loving and dedicated wife, Linda Fleming Underwood of 63 years, of Ormond Beach, FL; son, Michael L. Underwood of Ormond Beach, FL; son, David E. Underwood of Springfield, VA; grand-daughters Kristen A. Underwood, Laura L. Underwood, and Britt S. Underwood; grandson, Ryan N. Underwood; Great-grandsons, Noah Roberts and Jalen Le; great-grand-daughter Jasmine Le; sister Barbara Norman and husband Alvin of Newport News, VA; and brother Horace Lee Underwood, Jr and wife, Pat, of Williamsburg, VA. Funeral services for Colonel Underwood will be scheduled at First United Methodist Church, Ormond Beach, Fl., September 8, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Ormond Beach United Methodist Church Youth Fund, 336 S. Halifax Dr, Ormond Beach FL 32176. Volusia Memorial Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
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August 19, 2020 Cecil Underwood was one of my many bosses at D.O. Pattison Associates and Vector Associates. He was always a gentleman and a wonderful boss. I always had great respect for him. Please accept my condolences for your loss.
~ Dorothy (Cookie) Brown August 19, 2020 I am so saddened to learn that another NNHS classmate has left us. Cecil was so talented in many ways, and warmly considerate of others. At one of our high school reunions a few years ago we talked about our Boys Club train trip to Canada together when we were still in grade school. I extend my sincere sympathy to Barbara and Alvin as well as all of Cecil's family.
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we've ever known. You are all in our prayers.
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Our sincerest
sympathies are extended to Cecil's family, friends, and classmates at this difficult
time.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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Onward Christian Soldiers
Words by Sabine
Baring Gould in Church Times, 1865
Music (St. Gertrude) by Arthur S. Sullivan, 1871
Onward Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
Christ, the royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See His banner go!
Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers,
Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
Going on before!
2. At the sign of triumph
Satan's host doth flee;
On, then, Christian soldiers,
On to victory!
Hell's foundation quiver
At the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
Loud your anthems raise!
Chorus:
3. Like a mighty army
Moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
All one body we
One in hope and doctrine,
One in charity.
Chorus:
4. Onward, then, ye people,
Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices
In the triumph song;
Glory, laud, and Honor,
Unto Christ the King;
This thro' countless ages
Men and angels sing.
Chorus:
"Onward Christian Soldiers" midi and lyrics courtesy of
http://ingeb.org/spiritua/onwardch.html - 04/16/07Greg Olsen Paintings courtesy of
http://gregolsengallery.com – 01/27/05Animated USAF Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Blackwork Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 08/12/04