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James Creel Obituary

James M. Creel, 63 years old of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away, Saturday, May 18, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Tuesday, October 11, 1949, in Hammond, La., son of the late Bobby Creel and Doris Creel. Surviving are daughter, Melissa Creel Gossett, son, John Robert Creel, mother, Doris Creel, sisters, Barbara Kiff and Marylin Creel, grandchildren, Brant Gossett, Reed Gossett, Gabe Creel, Zachary Harmon, Christopher Creel and Phillip Flynn, numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Bobby Creel and brothers, William "Bill" Creel and Robert Earl Creel. Friends will be received Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond. Visitation will resume on Friday, May 24, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. with services beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Harry McKneely & Son, Hammond, with Bro. James Fendlason officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, La. An online guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

Published by The Advocate from May 21 to May 24, 2013.
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James was a great coworker and friend. He was a very sweet man. He will surely be missed by many. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May god bless and keep you in his comfort.

Sissy Bueche

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May 21, 2013

thoe your life has ended here on earth you will forever live on in my heart and memories. i love you dad...

john creel

May 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time of grieving.

Your Friend Tiffiney

May 22, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

debbie averett

May 21, 2013

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