James David Creel, ( J. D. )

September 24, 1927 - October 17, 2013

James Delos "J. D." Creel, 84 a lifelong resident of Bogalusa passed away October 17, 2013 in Harrison, Arkansas. He was born September 24, 1929 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He is the son of the late Thomas and Celeste McGehee Creel. Preceded in death by his sister Maude and three brothers Robert, Howard and Willard. Mr. Creel retired as the sole proprietor of Creel's Body Shop. He was a longtime Deacon in the Missionary Baptists Church organization. He recently moved to Harrison, AR, where he became a member of the Pine Street Baptist Church. His strong spiritual beliefs were evident to those who knew and loved him. Mr. Creel was always willing to help those in need and extend Christian hospitality to everyone. He enjoyed spending time with his family and held close the relationships with his friends. Survived by his wife of 54 years Yvonne Jarrell Creel; daughters, Cathy Creel Sherburne and Joan Creel Pennington both of Baton Rouge, La., daughter and son-in-law , Tomi Mattocks and Mike Crow of Conway, Arkansas son and daughter-in-law Bobby and Ann Williams of Harrison, AR., granddaughters Anna Barnett and husband Kirt; Jennifer Gauthierand husband Seth; grandsons Chad Miller and wife Amber, Joshua Williams and wife Niacole, Jeremy Williams, Blaine Callender and wife Amanda, Andy Crow and Ben Crow; great-granddaughters Kimber Williams, Katie Barnett, Cameron and Carlie Miller; great-grandsons Kade Gauthier, Jackson callender, and Elliot Barrios along with numerous nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Visitation is schuled for Monday October 21, 2013 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa and will resume Tuesday morning October 22, 2013 from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. with Chapel Services. Interment services will follow in the McGehee Cemetery