Cecil Arden Sholes, 61, of Craigsville, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a short illness. He was born on June 26, 1964, in Gary, Indiana a son of Harold “Butch” Sholes and Frances Hickman Sholes.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years Charlotte Sholes; father, Harold “Butch” Sholes; mother, Frances Sholes; brother, Phillip Sholes and lots of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Cecil Earl Sholes, and Irene Sholes; maternal grandparents, Arden and Geraldine Hickman, and father-in-law, Albert “Jack” Crislip.

Cecil worked in the lumber industry for over 30 years. He enjoyed Hunting and fishing.

Services will be on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Morris Funeral Home in Cowen with Keith Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Alex Williams Cemetery on Cranberry Ridge.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 1:00pm until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com.

Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.