William Daniel "Bill" Creasman
February 6, 1944 ~ December 8, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
William Daniel Creasman (Bill), 80, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8th at Mission Hospital.
Bill was born in Asheville to the late Edwin and Relda Creasman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin Jerry Creasman (Jerry), Thomas Luther Creasman (Tom) and John Wayne Creasman (Wayne), his brother-in-law, James Young and his niece, Julia Diane Manuel.
Bill graduated from Lee Edwards High School in 1963, Asheville Buncombe Technical College in 1965 and thereafter served almost 9 years in the NC National Guard. In 1971, Bill graduated from North Carolina Military Academy Office Candidate School and was honorably discharged in 1972 as a 2Lt. Together with his brother Wayne, the two formed C&C Chemical Company in 1972. He served as President until his retirement in 2020.
Bill is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 57 years, Joan Dickerson Creasman; two sons, John Thomas Creasman and his wife Tandace, Jeremy Daniel Creasman and his wife, Carrie, and his namesake grandson, William Daniel Creasman, who was the apple of his eye; sister, Virginia (Ginger) Young; sister-in-law, Louise Creasman; nieces, Debra Young Brown and Donna Young Kocot; and a number of great nieces and nephews.
True to his mountain heritage, Bill enjoyed gardening, growing show quality dahlias, hunting, fishing and maintaining care of his home in Leicester and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed spending time at the family farm in Georgia.
Bill will be remembered for his integrity, generosity and kindness to all. He never met a stranger, he always gave more than he took and made sure everyone was taken care of before himself. He will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 13 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation in Bill’s name to Brother Wolf.
Services
Funeral Service: December 13, 2024 9:30 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I am so sad to learn of Bill’s passing. He always made you feel as he was excited to see you. There was never a time when I called for supplies or came by to pick something up, he always stopped what he was doing to see how you were and if you had gotten everything you needed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Joan, sons John and Jeremy and the family, now and in the days to come.
Joan, I am so very sorry. May your many years of special, loving memories sustain you as you try to understand and come to terms with your loss. Blessings to you and your family, always. Lynn
My heart breaks for the family. I am so thankful I got to see him this past week & give him a hug. Dear Joan, whatever I can do for you & the family, please let me know. You are all in my prayers, much love to you all 🙏🙏
Pastor James Grant
Joan, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joan, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Joan,
So sorry to hear of your family’s loss.
Anita Rix Rawls
Dear Joan and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am sorry that I didn’t know Bill. His obituary describes him as someone a lucky person would love to have as a best friend.
I’m glad for the years that yall had together, and for the memories and legacy that he left with all of us.
Love, Helen Rae Charbonneau
I can not tell you how bad we feel for your family. He was always kind to our family, wonderful memories of all of you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Jeremy, mrs Creasman and family it’s so sad to hear about Bill’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Garey and Cheryl Jones
May God give you peace in this time of grief. Praying for your family. Always enjoyed his fireworks show from inside my house. Agnes ward ,( neighbor)
Joan and Family
So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you now and in the days to come. May “The God of ALL COMFORT” be close to you all.
Joan I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you and your family that God will make it easier to deal with this situation. You know that Martha and I were married for 58 years and it has been very hard to deal with this. There is a song that tells how much that loved Martha and it is by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars called “die with a smile” maybe you could listen to it you may feel the same way about Bill.
Joan so sorry to hear about Billy. His family was always dear to my family God Bless You and your family.
Joan, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband….my warmest thoughts are with you and your family.
My heart hurts for the pain you guys are going through. Bill was a unique man with a great personality. He was always so friendly to me and I appreciate how much he and Joan cared for Autumn, Keith and the girls. He will be missed.
Dear Joan and family, I am so sad to read of your dear husband’s passing. I remember Bill when we visited Asheville in 1971. Please take care of yourself. May the perpetual light shine upon him. Prayers for all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
I had a lot of great conversations with Bill when he would pick Will up. he was a great person with such a giving spirit. I felt like a member of this family. I will be praying for strength for the days ahead. Love you all, Joy
So saddened to hear this news – Bill always had a smile & am SO GLAD we know him – rest in peace old friend!