Graveside services will be held Saturday January 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM. A viewing will be at 10:30 AM prior to the service at Cedar Creek Cemetery in Elkhart, Texas. Cecil Jackson Hackett, 76, of Elkhart, Texas went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2017 in Arp, Texas. He proudly served in the United States Air Force 1961 - 1965. Cecil is survived by his daughters Tamara Middleton of Flint and Jackie Jones of Arp. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Ashley Davis, Haley Middleton, Austin Jones, Chelsea May and Lanie May; great grandson, Wyatt Davis, and many nieces and nephews.Cecil was preceded in death by his mother, Rosa Mae Hackett, his father, Robert Jackson Hackett and all of his brothers and sisters.Cecil was especially thankful to Dewey & Juana McMillen, Mitchell Murphy and Bubba Hackett for all their love and support.