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Fletcher Creel

January 11, 1944 — January 30, 2025

Fletcher Creel

January 11, 1944 — January 30, 2025

Covina

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Fletcher Eugene Creel known as “Gene” by family and friends, passed away on January 30, 2025 in Covina, CA after a long battle with heart disease. Gene was born to Emma Hazel Westbury and Willie Shuler Creel on January 11, 1944, in Grover, SC. He joined the United States Navy in 1962 and proudly served his country and later went on to be transport driver and loved being on the road in his truck.

 He was the beloved husband of Rosemary Creel who he married on February 18, 1979. Gene was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He also enjoyed being in his RV whether he was going to be gone for a week or months at a time driving all over the United States camping, fishing, eating, drinking, and making memories with friends and family all along the way. Those left to cherish memories of Gene are his wife Rosemary Creel, and his children: Annieloree Creel, James Creel, Shannon Kungle, Michael Johnson, Donna Creel Smith, Kim Creel Collier as well as 19 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.

 Our dad will be dearly missed by family and friends. He showed unconditional love to his family and always made sure to say I love you more than once, to be careful, and to drive safe. He was always a person you could count on and never hesitated to help. He could fix and make just about anything. Though we mourn your loss, we also celebrate the incredible life you lived. We remember the countless memories we shared, the laughter we enjoyed, and the love we felt. Your spirit will forever be a part of us, guiding us through life's challenges and reminding us to cherish every moment.

We find solace in knowing that you are now at peace, watching over us from above. Your memory will forever be etched in our hearts, and we will carry your love with us always. Thank you for being the best father any of us could have asked for. We love you, we miss you, and we will continue to make you proud.

 

In Loving Memory

I thought of you with love today, 

But that is nothing new. 

I thought about you yesterday, 

And days before that too. 

 

I think of you in silence, 

I often speak your name. 

All I have are memories, 

And your picture in a frame. 

 

Your memory is my keepsake, 

With which I’ll never part. 

God has you in his keeping, 

I have you in my heart.

Arrangements are under the care of Forest Lawn, Covina Hills, CA.

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Wednesday, February 19, 2025

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

2:30 - 3:30 pm (Pacific time)

Forest Lawn - Covina Hills - Church of our Heritage

21300 Via Verde Drive, Covina, CA 91724

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