Alan "Hoby" Cercy

Alan "Hoby" Cercy, 56, passed away peacefully March 12, 2014 after a 5 year battle with cancer. Hoby was born October 21 1957 to Ralph and Alice Cercy in Colorado Springs CO. Hoby graduated from NCHS in Casper Wy in 1976. After leaving Casper in 1986 Hoby moved to Denver, CO., where years later he met his wife Shelly. Hoby always seemed to make people smile and was a very selfless man even during his illness. Everyone who met him, loved him. His graceful and positive attitude was contagious. He was a member of Trinity Church where he attended until he no longer could due to his illness, but Trinity members visited him daily while he was in the hospital. His life were his grandchildren, he loved them so much and there was never a conversation where he was not bragging about one of them. He loved watching them play sports and attended every event until he no longer physically able too. He was also a faithful Cowboy fan and looked forward to football season every year. Hoby is survived by his wife, Shelly Cercy of Lubbock; daughters, Trisha Cercy of Lubbock and Lindsay Cercy and husband Chris Carlen of Casper; bothers, Ralph Cercy and wife Karen of Tulsa and Tony Cercy and wife Carol of Casper; sister, Nancy Eary and husband Sam of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Marcus, Taylor, Lyric, Brooklyn, Pyper and Lanie; as well as many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by parents, Ralph and Alice Cercy; sister, Vicky Cercy; nephew, Trey Cercy; and great-niece, Lauren Hilsheimer. Services will be held at the Trinity Church Chapel on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Doyle Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to his doctor, Dr. Rudolpho Martinez for the last 5 years of his faithful service as well as the Covenant Palliative Care team for everything they did for him at the end of his life. If you would like to send donation please send them to the Lauren Elise Foundation @ ilovelauren.org. In lieu of flowers please send to Sanders Funeral home.

Alan "Hoby" Cercy

October 21, 1957 - March 12, 2014