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Oliver Creswell Obituary
Born July 26, 1941, he was a son of the late O. B. and Salley "Leo" Wilson Creswell. A graduate of Greenwood High School and a member of Greenwood High School Future Farmers of America. Craig retired from Sun Gro Horticulture, was an avid gardener, and tree farmer.
He was a member of Cedar Springs ARP Church and Woodman of the World.
Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Turnburke of Greenwood and Ellen Arnold (Cliff) of Bradley; a son, Stephen Craig Creswell (Lisa) of Greenwood; six grandchildren, Christopher Turnburke (Elissa) of Greenwood, Shelly Turnburke Porter (Chris) of Michigan, Rebecca Turnburke Farr (Jesse) of Prosperity, Bradley Arnold (Rachel Hodge) of Greenwood, Eliana Creswell and Malia Creswell, both of Greenwood; nine great-grandchildren, Abby, Amelia, and Jackson Turnburke, Karis, Keslee, and Craig Hlavka, Miles Porter, Jaxon Salter, and Jaye Farr.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Tommy Creswell, Dick Creswell and Harold Creswell; a sister, Josephine Ridlehoover; and a son-in-law, Vinnie Turnburke
Funeral services will be conducted at Cedar Springs ARP Church Wednesday at 11 AM with Dr. Loyd Melton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-7:30 PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be John Tom Banister, Hal Creswell, Jr., Jonathan Creswell, Wilson Creswell, Reggie Phillips, and Jeffery Ashley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cedar Springs ARP Church, C/O Susan Deal, PO Box 74, Bradley, SC 29819.
For online condolences, please visit www.blythfuneralhome.com.
Blyth Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the Creswell family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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