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Benjamin Creel Obituary
December 9, 1964 - November 8, 2016
Conway, SC
Benjamin Julian Creel, age 51, died November 8, 2016 at Grand Strand Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
Benjamin was born in Conway, SC, a son of the late Paul Creel and the late Dolores Creel. He was a proud graduate of the Citadel and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He was the owner and CEO of Creel Oil & Gas and the North American Institute of Aviation. He most recently practiced law. Benjamin was also involved in a number of local organizations including the Conway Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, Horry Citadel Club, and the Conway Medical Center Foundation.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his bother Russell. He is survived by his sisters, Paula Floyd of Aynor, Meredith Neal and Michelle Richardson of Conway, as well as 12 nieces and nephews, and 8 grand-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at First United Methodist Church of Conway with Rev. Kyle Randle officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church starting at 10:00 AM Friday prior to the service.
A more complete obituary can be found on the Goldfinch Funeral Home website.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Creel
Marcia Freeman
November 20, 2016
He was a gentleman. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet him.
Jimilynn Collins
November 13, 2016
Words seem to be meaningless when something like this happens. But, the words spelling, Mr.Benjamin Creel will remain forever in our hearts.
PEACE BE WITH YOU...
Sarah Sawyer
November 11, 2016
Benjamin you had a smile that would lite up a room . You will be truly missed . I will never forget the wonderal laughter and fun we all had the night before Tabitha' s wedding. We had you in stitches you were laughing so hard. You were a wonderful man with the greatest heart of all time Fly high sweet man
James Rembert
November 11, 2016
Ben, You were one of the best students I taught at The Citadel, a great hunting companion and a most loyal friend. Celia and I send our condolences to your fine family.
S. Jenkins
November 11, 2016
To the Creel family members, please accept my condolences for the passing of your love one. Reminisce on and cherish your memories of Ben knowing that, he is in God's memory also.
November 10, 2016
Ben you are and always will be my friend we will meet again. .Edward sessions
Angel & Waylon
November 10, 2016
Heaven gained another Angel. Rest in Peace Ben.
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