Cecil Cahela Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Cecil Cahela, 77, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. A private memorial service will be held for family only. An interment will be held at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. at a later date. Cecil is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nancy Cahela, of Powder Springs, GA.; his daughters Michelle Zrelak (Zachariah) of Melbourne, FL., and Melissa Collar (Roy) of Powder Springs, GA.; grandchildren Bryce Garrett, Scotlynn Collar, Cade Collar, Addyson Collar, Collin Kirkland, and Connor Kirkland. Cecil spent his life proudly serving his country. He was a US Army Veteran where he served in Vietnam and he was a helicopter gunner. He later went on to serve in the police force. Cecil worked for multiple cities and counties. He retired from Cobb County Police Department where he served for 29 years. He was a past president and active member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans organization. He loved Georgia Tech Football and his family. Cecil was known as Bubba, Daddy, Pops, and Doolis by those that loved him. He will be missed by many. The Cahela family will receive friends for visitation between the hours of 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Powder Springs, GA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Cecil’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Hospital: www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html or Tunnels 2 Towers: tunnel2towers.org/donate/ Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory Macland Chapel in Powder Springs (770)943-1511 www.mayeswarddobbins.com

Cecil Cahela

April 6, 1943 - January 24, 2021