Cecil Schools

Cecil Larry Schools, 76, of Aylett VA, said goodbye to his family and loved ones on May 4, 2021. He was surrounded by family and dear friends with tears, laughter, hugs, and joyful memories as he slipped peacefully into eternity. Cecil, son of the late Robert William and Evelyn Hall Schools, grew up in Warsaw graduating from Warsaw High School and Smithdeal Massey Business College. He attended Richmond Polytechnical Institute (VCU) in Virginia, becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He worked with Robert Philipson and Company until starting his own firm, Schools and Barnette, in partnership with Crystal Chewning.

Cecil loved his family and his community and was often seen enjoying many community events. He loved being around people and sharing his humor. He served as an active member of the Republican Party and Moose Lodge in King William and also served a four-year term on the Board of Supervisors. He especially enjoyed serving and working for many years as a founding member of the Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department as well as an EMT with the Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad. In addition, he supported both squads with his accounting expertise and made many life-long friends.

Left behind and missing him deeply are his wife of 53 years, Marcia; son William Larry Schools (Beth); daughter Christal Lane Schools (Ragnar); granddaughters Michelle Kelly (Vincent), Nikki Schools (Tyler), and great-granddaughter Mia Corbin. Cecil is also survived by his older brothers Robert William Schools, Jr. (Margie) and George Norman Schools (Faye); as well as a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

A celebration of Cecil’s life will be shared at Ephesus Baptist Church in Dunnsville on Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Northern Neck Memorial Gardens, Callao.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that you make donations to Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 715, Manquin, VA 23106 in Cecil’s honor.