Jimmy Creasey Obituary Jimmy Creasey August 28, 1936 - July 2, 2022 Sedley - James Allen "Jimmy" Creasey, 85, went to be with the Lord early in the morning of July 2, 2022. Jimmy was a son of Octo Creasey and Evelyn Barbour Creasey, and the widower of Ann Williams Creasey. He was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Roanoke and Boaz before coming to Sedley when he was a young boy. He was predeceased by his wife of over 55 years, his parents, and siblings Garland D. Creasey, Lucille C. Collier and Sabrah C. Cobb, and a son in law, Dannie Cheek. Jimmy retired from Union Camp Corporation and Meherrin Peanuts, and was the owner and operator of Sedley Printing. He was a faithful member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department. He was a charter member of the Southampton Greys, a member of the Courtland Masonic Lodge, a former volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, a long time Red Cross blood donor, a member of the Rosemont Cemetery Committee, and a true servant of the Sedley community. Left here to cherish his memory is his daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Creasey Cheek (Tommy), his son, James Allen Creasey, Jr., his daughter, Diane Creasey Ruple (Jerry), his very precious companion, Patricia Ann Carr, his brother, Jewell Creasey (Shirley), and brother-in-law, Edward Williams (Ida), his grandchildren, Jamie D. Cheek (Rachael), David Allen Cheek (Amanda), Dustin M. Clary, Emily H. Creasey (Andrew), Brandelyn C. Clements (Aaron), and Richard Allen Creasey, his great-grandchildren, Mali and Leo Clements, and his four legged child, Furbie. Jimmy had numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, special "adopted" family members, and many treasured friends. Jimmy dearly loved his family, his friends, and Sedley. A celebration of Jimmy's life will be at 11:00 on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by a graveside service in Rosemont Cemetery. The family is welcoming visitors at the residence and suggest memorials be made to the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or to Rosemont Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Aug. 17, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/jimmy-creasey-8102571 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/jimmy-creasey-obituary?id36252323 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary James Allen "Jimmy" Creasey, 85, passed away on 2 July 2022. He was a devoted family man and community member, known for his service to Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and many friends. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of Jimmy Creasey's life was held on 9 July 2022, at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by a graveside service in Rosemont Cemetery. His family welcomed visitors and suggested memorials to the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or Rosemont Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary **Jimmy Creasey** **28 August 1936 - 2 July 2022** Sedley - James Allen "Jimmy" Creasey, 85, went to be with the Lord early in the morning of 2 July 2022. Jimmy was a son of Octo Creasey and Evelyn Barbour Creasey, and the widower of Ann Williams Creasey. He was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Roanoke and Boaz before coming to Sedley when he was a young boy. He was predeceased by his wife of over 55 years, his parents, and siblings Garland D. Creasey, Lucille C. Collier, and Sabrah C. Cobb, and a son-in-law, Dannie Cheek. Jimmy retired from Union Camp Corporation and Meherrin Peanuts, and was the owner and operator of Sedley Printing. He was a faithful member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church and the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department. He was a charter member of the Southampton Greys, a member of the Courtland Masonic Lodge, a former volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, a long-time Red Cross blood donor, a member of the Rosemont Cemetery Committee, and a true servant of the Sedley community. Left here to cherish his memory is his daughter, Margaret "Peggy" Creasey Cheek (Tommy), his son, James Allen Creasey, Jr., his daughter, Diane Creasey Ruple (Jerry), his very precious companion, Patricia Ann Carr, his brother, Jewell Creasey (Shirley), and brother-in-law, Edward Williams (Ida), his grandchildren, Jamie D. Cheek (Rachael), David Allen Cheek (Amanda), Dustin M. Clary, Emily H. Creasey (Andrew), Brandelyn C. Clements (Aaron), and Richard Allen Creasey, his great-grandchildren, Mali and Leo Clements, and his four-legged child, Furbie. Jimmy had numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, special "adopted" family members, and many treasured friends. Jimmy dearly loved his family, his friends, and Sedley. A celebration of Jimmy's life will be at 11:00 on Saturday, 9 July 2022, at Grace Memorial United Methodist Church, followed by a graveside service in Rosemont Cemetery. The family is welcoming visitors at the residence and suggests memorials be made to the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or to Rosemont Cemetery. Wright Funeral Home is assisting the family. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin on 17 August 2022. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James Allen Jimmy Creasey | |---------|----------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 28 August 1936; Washington, D.C. | | Death | 2 July 2022; Sedley, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|--------------------------|--------------------------------| | James Allen Jimmy Creasey | Decedent | Sedley, Virginia | | Ann Williams Creasey | Spouse (predeceased) | -- | | Octo Creasey | Father | -- | | Evelyn Barbour Creasey | Mother | -- | | Margaret Peggy Creasey Cheek | Daughter | Unknown | | James Allen Creasey, Jr. | Son | Unknown | | Diane Creasey Ruple | Daughter | Unknown | | Patricia Ann Carr | Companion | Unknown | | Jewell Creasey | Brother | Unknown | | Edward Williams | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Jamie D. Cheek | Grandchild | Unknown | | David Allen Cheek | Grandchild | Unknown | | Dustin M. Clary | Grandchild | Unknown | | Emily H. Creasey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brandelyn C. Clements | Grandchild | Unknown | | Richard Allen Creasey | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mali Clements | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Leo Clements | Great-grandchild | Unknown | | Garland D. Creasey | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Lucille C. Collier | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Sabrah C. Cobb | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Dannie Cheek | Predeceased Son-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jimmy Creasey was born on 28 August 1936 in Washington, D.C. 2. He was raised in Roanoke and Boaz before moving to Sedley as a young boy. 3. Jimmy retired from Union Camp Corporation and Meherrin Peanuts. 4. He was the owner and operator of Sedley Printing. 5. He was a faithful member of Grace Memorial United Methodist Church. 6. Jimmy served in the Sedley Volunteer Fire Department. 7. He was a charter member of the Southampton Greys. 8. He was a member of the Courtland Masonic Lodge. 9. Jimmy volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and was a long-time Red Cross blood donor. 10. He was a member of the Rosemont Cemetery Committee and was known as a true servant of the Sedley community.