Cecil W. Comte, 82, of Dupo, IL, born June 16, 1938 in Murphysboro, IL (Jackson County), passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Mercy South Hospital.

Cecil was a U.S. Army Veteran; a member of the Columbia Masonic Lodge 474 AF & AM; Holy Family and St. Ann Militia. He was retired from Ameren Union Electric.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Helen, nee Gola, Comte and a sister-in-law, Bonnie Comte.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon,nee Ham Comte; three children, Tonya (Al) Freeman of Dupo, IL, Jarrod (Tina) Comte of Columbia, IL, and Eric Comte; a sister, Mary Lou (Tom) Viner of South Bend, IN; two brothers, Bobby Comte of Cahokia,IL, Roy Comte; nine grandchildren, Drew, Mara, Ellie, Berkley, Cambree, Cory, Cameron, Chandler, and Caylie; and two great granddaughters. He was also a dear uncle, cousin and friend. A special thanks to Michael and Joe.

Private funeral services will be held. Services entrusted to Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.