Harold Cecil

Ely Iii

Harold Cecil " Hal " Ely, III, age 62, of Sylv ester, Texas passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Hendric k Hospice Care Cen ter in Abilene.

Hal was born November 3, 1958 at Carrizozo, New Mexico to Patricia and Harold Ely. H e had liv ed in Fisher County since 1975. Hal was a graduate of Roby High School, graduated f rom Western Texas Co llege with an Agricul t ur al Degree , was a farmer and rancher and was a truck driver for some years. Hal has a passion for old cars, hot rods, motor s and rac e cars . He judged many c ar s how s over the years and shared his passion to the sport to all who would listen .

H al is survived by his father ; Harold C. Ely, Jr. of Sylvester , nephew; Brandon Ely and wife Alexis of Merkel, great-n ie ces; Jaxie and Anastasia Ely of Merkel, his aunt; Delores Hutton of Longview, Texas, numerous cousins and special frien ds; Linda Douglas, Por t ia and Ronny Linebaugh of Sweetwater and Ricky Kiser and Chris Kiser of Longwo rth, Texas.

Hal was preceded in death by his mother ; Patricia Dell ( Y oung) Ely March 17, 2 016, his bro ther ; Albert Sco tt Ely March 22, 2017 and his grandpa rents.

Private M emorial S ervices will be held at a l a t er date . McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater is in charge of arrangements.