Cecil was a visionary and entrepreneur. He founded Neighborhood Christian Learning Center, a licensed early childhood facility where he was affectionately known as “Papa”. He also served as the centers administrator until his health would no longer allow him to serve in this capacity. Since its inception in 1991, NCLC has received a National Faith-Based Accreditation status, been recognized by the Texas Education  Agency as a Pre-K Center of Excellence, received 4 Stars TRS certification and the list of accolades goes on. The center continues to be a beacon of light in the community and has served thousands of children in Dallas Country.

He committed countless good work in the community. In 2006,his  untiring dedication was recognized and commemorated with an induction in the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame. Cecil never met a stranger. His infectious smile and charming personality earned him the name of the “Happiest Pastor in the World”. He was a man of faith and a friend to many in and out of the church. Cecil touched many lives with his own personal testimony of triumph and his weekly “Prayer of Faith” radio broadcast which was heard all over the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and many other cities throughout the state of Texas. Today you have entered a childcare center that is dedicated in his honor. May your life be blessed by his legacy as well.