C.W. Bill Creasman

Clarence W. "Bill" Creasman, 99, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2015, at his residence. A native of Candler, Mr. Creasman was the son of the late Charles and Rachel Hice Creasman. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Gladys Loven Creasman, who died December 2, 2014; and his sons, Douglas and Dennis Creasman. He was a graduate of Candler High School and worked as an electrician at American Enka for 48 years, a position that precluded him from serving in the military. He was the first president of the French Broad School PTA and served there as parliamentarian for many years. He was also charter member of the French Broad Fire Department and the French Broad Lions Club. Mr. Creasman was a scoutmaster and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Mr. Creasman is survived by his sons, Steven Creasman of Alexander, Michael Creasman and wife Revonda, of Leicester, and David Creasman and wife Myrna, of Orlando, FL; a daughter, Carolyn Creasman of Asheville; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A funeral service for Mr. Creasman will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Hice Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church, 1468 Jenkins Valley Road, Alexander, NC 28711.