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James Creager Obituary

PIQUA - James L. Creager, 77, of Piqua, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday Sept. 28, 2012, at the home of his daughter. He was born Jan. 9, 1935, in Piqua to the late Lester and Tressa (Brush) Creager. He married Joy C. Current Nov. 20, 1954; she preceded him in death June 26, 1994.

Survivors include two daughters, Jeri (Richard) Scherer, Jennifer (Willis) Young all of Conover; three sons, James L. (Nancy) Creager II, Jeffry L. (Jamie) Creager, and John L. Creager all of Piqua; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph L. Creager, a sister, Connie Lester, and a great granddaughter, Kaylee M. Scherer.

Mr. Creager was a graduate of Piqua Central High School and retired from the Hartzell Propeller Company following forty-three years of service. He loved being with his family and following the activities of his grandchildren.

A service to honor his life will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Jamieson & Yannucci Funeral Home with Pastor Edward W. Sollenberger Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

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Published by Piqua Daily Call on Sep. 30, 2012.

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October 2, 2012

Sorry to hear about your Dad. If you need anything just let us know.

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October 1, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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October 1, 2012

Our thoughts are with you all.

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October 1, 2012

Our condolences to the family. May God give you comfort during your time of grief.

October 1, 2012

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. he was a great neighbor. Tim & Vickie Chappie

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