Gilbert William Creech's Obituary
Gilbert William Creech age 80, of Covington passed away Thursday night, January 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
He was born on August 1, 1940 in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Raised in a Navy family, he lived in variety of places, but settled in Louisiana, raising his family in New Orleans.
He is survived by the love of his life, his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 56 years, JoAnn Davi Creech. He is also survived by his adoring children Kristen Creech Punch (David), Steven Creech (Jennifer), Elizabeth Creech Brakel (John) and Erin Creech Hassinger (Timothy), and his cherished grandchildren Alexander and Katherine Punch, Raven Creech, Will, Jack and Avery Hassinger and John Michael Brakel.
He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Claude Creech and Anna Vinson Creech.
Gil was a true southern gentleman, with a kind heart who loved his family. He never met a stranger, and he loved to speak about his children and grandchildren. Indeed, his true passion was spending time with family, especially fishing in his pond with his grandkids. His Easter egg hunts and riddle scavenger hunts were legendary. Gil will truly be missed by all that knew and loved him. Private memorial services will be held at a later time.
Gil’s loving family kindly ask all to consider making a contribution in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association. Donations may be made on their website act.alz.org. The family would also like to thank the caring and wonderful work of the hospice teams, nurses, and caregivers who made his final time comfortable and peaceful.
The Creech family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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