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Arvin Creef Obituary
A son of Courdia Lee and Affie Basnight Creef, he was born on January 31, 1921, in East Lake, North Carolina.
Mr. Creef worked for the City of Waynesboro as Superintendent of the Sewer Department for 27 years. An active member of Basic United Methodist Church, he served as chair of the Property Committee, president of the Men's Club, treasurer of the Men's Club and Sunday School, and taught Sunday School for a number of years. He also was a scout leader in both Norfolk and Waynesboro for a number of years. During WW II he served in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Arthur and Alvin; his sisters, Annie, Arietta, Alberta, Armetta, and Azalea; and a daughter-in-law, Deborah Lowry Creef.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred Truslow Creef, to whom he was married on June 1, 1946; his children, Arvin B. Creef Jr. and his wife, Suzi, of Asheville, North Carolina, Samuel L. Creef of Midlothian, the Reverend Janet C. Knott and her husband, Eugene, of Staunton, and Michael L. Creef and his wife, Teresa, of Waynesboro; his grandchildren, Kimberly and Tom Buice, Shawn and Caroline Creef, Stacey and Derra Banks, Sarah and Jon Baugher, Katie and Dean Hughes, Brant Creef, Lindsay Creef, Meghan Creef, and Sam Creef; and his great-grandchildren, Abby Buice, Koldin Banks, Mason and Trevor Hughes, and Grace Jones.
A memorial service will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at Basic United Methodist Church by the Reverend Don Gibson, the Reverend Don Long, and the Reverend Gary Ziegler. Interment will be private at Riverview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at McDow Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made to Basic United Methodist Church, 489 North Winchester Avenue, Waynesboro, VA 22980, the Daily Living Center, 990E Hopeman Parkway, Waynesboro, VA 22980, or the Alzheimer's Association, 1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences online at www.mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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Cathy Hall
October 29, 2010
Dear Mildred and family, I want to express my sympathy for your loss. I have always heard Aunt Mabel and sister Doris Campbell (little Isaiah) speak so fondly of you and your husband. My heart goes out to you. Cathy Hall, Phx, AZ
Joyce and Dick Blackburn
October 27, 2010
Mrs. Creef, Mike, Teresa and family. So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. It sounds like he had such a full wonderful life. I haven't talked to you all in such a long time. Hope the rest of the family is doing great. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Joyce and Dick Blackburn
October 27, 2010
Dear Mildred and family,
We know Arvin is smiling as he celebrates standing in the presence of our Lord. I will miss his smiling face in the pews of Basic church and how he inspired me with his faithfulness. He will be missed by our whole church and community.
Love and prayers, Elisabeth Craun
Crystal and David Anderson
October 26, 2010
Dear Mildred and family we are truly sorry for you loss. We will praying for you all during this difficult time.
God Bless
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Harold Tyree
October 26, 2010
Mrs. Creef, we are praying for you and your family. He was a wonderful man and an excellent Scout Leader. He taught me much, and without his help, I wouldn't have earned my Eagle. If I can be of help please let me know.
Thinking of you always, Harold Tyree
Jennifer Strother
October 26, 2010
When I think of Arvin, I think of how humbly he would approach the communion table at Basic. He was a lovely man and will be missed by all.
William Dulaney
October 26, 2010
Dear Mildred:
May it help you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and
yours during this time of passing. Arvin fought a good fight and may he rest in a well deserved place of peace and light.
Bill Dulaney
Becky and Freddie Miller
October 26, 2010
Dear Mildred and Family,
May you find comfort in knowing that Arvin is now at peace and at the feet of his Heavenly Father and you will see him again on day. Arvin was a special friend and will be missed.
Nancy DePauk
October 26, 2010
Phillip and I send prayers and hugs your way. What a difficult time you are experiencing. The love of God, your family and friends will help to sustain you during this transition. Much love and sympathy for your loss.
Melynda Carr
October 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 26, 2010
I am sorry to hear about your loss. He was a good man. He's now at peace and pain free. May god bless you and your family.Wanted to write this in case I wasn't able to make it over. Love you guys, Vicki Ferguson Shifflett
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