Rev. Lee Creech, 95 of Greensburg, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Lee was born on September 29, 1924 in Earling, West Virginia, the son of F.L. and Janette (Morrison) Creech. On April 20, 1946, Lee married Ruth Scheivley in Sunman. Lee was a United States Army Veteran, having served in World War II.
Survivors include: his children, Donald (Patsy) Creech of Waldron, Carol (Wesley) McCullough of Westport and David (Sharon) Creech of Greensburg; 12 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 15 great great grandchildren; sister, Betty Cott. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth Creech; sister, Noreen Duncan; brother, Fred Creech; and Sister in Law, Betty Creech.
Rev. Lee was the Pastor of the Lighthouse Chapel and was a member of the Gideon’s. He and Ruth were missionary evangelist, they started the church in 1969.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Gilliland-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Funeral Services at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 19, 2019 also at the funeral home. Rev. Jerry Hatton will be officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Paul’s United Methodist Cemetery in Sunman. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon’s. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.gilliland-howe.com.