Cecil H. McFarland, 95, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday night, January 23, 2019 at the Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Cecil was born on April 9, 1923 in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Emma (Buege) and Edward McFarland. Cecil served his country with honors in the US Army during WWII.  Cecil worked as an administrative assistant both at the city of Birmingham and Oakland University where he retired from. After retiring, he and his wife Gladys moved to Lake Placid in 1990 from Oxford, Michigan. Mr. McFarland enjoyed fishing the local lakes, a good round of golf and loved to be with his family and friends, especially his grand and great-grandchildren.  Mr. McFarland was a member of the Community Church of God in Lake Placid. Cecil is preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years Gladys, grandson, James W. Penrod Jr., and son-in-law James W. Penrod. He is survived by his loving daughters, Jeanne Penrod, Elizabeth "Buffie" Dumas; five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Mr. McFarland's life will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, February 1, 2019 at the Community Church of God 735 South Sun 'N Lakes Blvd., Lake Placid with Pastor Joseph Dehart officiating.  Military honors will be presented by the US Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 4300 Honor Guard. The family suggests donations in Cecil's memory to the McFarland Stephen Ministry at the Community Church of God. Words of comfort to the family can be made by visiting www.scottfuneralservices.com .  Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Scott Funeral Home 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid, 863-465-4134.