James Creech
1947-03-16 2016-05-07
James Rembert Creech Jr., 69, a resident of Thomasville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, Saturday, May 07, 2016 in Hinkle Hospice House after a brave and courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Mr. Creech was born on March 16, 1947 in Catawba County to Dr. James Rembert Creech Sr. and Frances Barrs Creech. He was a former employee of Douglas Printing and a member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville. Mr. Creech was an avid motorcyclist, hunter, and fisherman; and in his later years he enjoyed ATV riding. He loved his family very much and enjoyed doting on his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Henry Creech; and one sister, Amy Lou Creech. Mr. Creech is survived by one son, James Rembert Creech, III and wife Kathy of Trinity; one daughter, Amy Suzanne Hughes and husband Brian of Thomasville; the mother of his children, Carol B. Creech of Trinity; two sisters, Kathy Creech Leonard and husband Phil of Thomasville and Carol Creech Everhart and husband John of Thomasville; four grandchildren, Garrett Hughes, Charity Younts and husband Allen, Holly Rogers and husband Greg, Andrew Bazen and wife Sara; two great-grandchildren, Adalynn Bazen and Owen Younts; and his faithful canine companion, Sugar. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00PM in Holly Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Scott Newton officiating. The family will greet friends Monday evening from 7-9PM at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home in Thomasville. The family asks for memorials to be made to Davidson County Cancer Services, 25 W 6th Ave, Lexington, NC 27292 and/or Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.jcgreenandsons.com.
I remember James as a very kind and unassuming soul. I am sure his family will miss him terribly. I want to offer my deepest sympathy to his family for their loss.
tribute by Randall Lanier