ROBERT L. CREECH
Nov. 20, 1935-April 25, 2016
Robert L. Creech, 80, LaGrange, passed away Monday, April 25, 2016.
Robert was born Nov. 20, 1935, in Greene County to the late Roy Ralph Creech and Lucy Parks Creech.
Robert's wife, Margie Etheridge Creech, preceded him in death June 20, 2014.
Robert grew up in Greene County, graduated from Snow Hill High School and, in earlier years, farmed with his father.
Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He served his country seven years, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Robert later moved to Maryland, and worked as a drywall contractor for 30 years.
He retired in 2000, and moved back home to Greene County.
Upon his marriage to his beloved Margie, he settled in LaGrange, and became a member of Trinity Free Will Baptist Church.
A graveside service to celebrate Robert's life will be held Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 11 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery, with the Rev. Gerald Fowler officiating.
Robert is survived by a sister, Berry Creech Pittman of Kinston; brother, William Douglas Creech and wife, MaryAnn, of Snow Hill; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by three siblings, Roy R. Creech Jr., George Warren Creech and Geraldine Creech.
Robert's family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rouse Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home of LaGrange.
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Published in Obituaries on April 26, 2016 1:50 PM