JL Creel, 79, a resident of Franklinton died at 6:38 am Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was self-employed as a paint contractor and enjoyed woodworking. He made several craft items and sold at the Washington Parish Fair.
Survived by: Fiancé: Luella Pipitone
Son: James L. “Jimmy “ Creel
Brother: Arthur Creel
2 Sisters: Marie Wesley, Thelma Smith
2 Nieces: Linda Ann Hofman, Brenda Ezell
Nephew: Bruce Ezell
He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley B. Creel, his parents T J and Rose Mae Sharp Creel, a brother Willie J. Creel and 2 sisters Lucille Ezell and Ada Lee Rester.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Monday, November 11, 2024 from 9 am until time of funeral service to be held at 11 am in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family was served by Crain Funeral Home of Franklinton.
