Elbert Creed Sr.

Elbert Wilson Creed Sr. BRISTOL,, Va. Elbert Wilson Creed Sr., 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010, in his home following an extended illness. He was born in Elkhorn, W.Va., on April 1, 1927, to the late Early Wayne Creed and Stella Victoria Leftwich Creed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, David Wayne Creed; brothers, Ralph Wayne Creed and John Willard Creed; and a sister, Virginia Catherine Creed Spriggs. He was a World War II veteran having served in the Navy, as a Seabee in the Pacific. He was a professional photographer who loved classical music and played the cello. He loved wood crafting and made walking canes. He was very active in his community by volunteering and helping his neighbors. Elbert acheived Master Mason in 1952 at the age of 25 and was a lifetime member of both the McDowell Lodge No. 112 in Welch, W.Va., and the York Lodge No. 12 in Abingdon, Va. He was also a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Peggy Raye Cannaday Creed; daughters, Mary Victoria Creed and husband Bill Barth of Knoxville, Tenn., Cassie Lynn Creed and husband Andrew Semple of Houston, Susan Raye Jones and husband Keith of Austin, Texas, Peggy Ellyn Creed of Houston, and Marguerite Janine "Jeanni" Jones and husband Mark of Rincon, Ga.; sons, Elbert Wilson "Sandy" Creed Jr.and wife Lyn of Franklin, Tenn.; and John Walter Creed and wife Kim of Franklin; brother, Kermit William Creed; sisters, Mary Ann Baker, and Edna Lee Cadiz; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 until 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, Sept. 24, 2010, at the Heritage Chapel of Memories, Mountain View Cemetery. The funeral service will immediately follow with Rev. Walter Cross officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by the York Lodge No. 12 and military honors will be presented by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201; or to the Shriners Hospital, Attention Administration, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC. 29605. Condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.BlevinsCares.com Mr. Creed and his family are in the care of Blevins Funeral & Cremation Services. (276) 669-6141.