Jack Edwin Creel, age 87 of North Platte, went to meet his beloved wife in paradise on Thursday March 2, 2017.
Jack was born October 6, 1929 in Sour Lake, TX to Benjamin J. and Effie G. (Hardie) Creel. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1948 and served until 1952 on the U.S.S. Block Island CVE 109. Upon his release, he met his future wife, Mary Ernestine Miles in Oakland, CA. They married on August 31, 1952. He went to work on the Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman engineer in the early 1950s. He left the railroad to open an auto electric business, then returned to the railroad as an electrician, retiring after 24 years. Jack was a Texan to the end with a friendly nature and a Texas twang. He was loved by all his family and he knew it. He was a wonder husband, father and grandpa who will be greatly missed.
Jack is survived by his son James Newport Creel of North Platte; daughters Carol Ann McKain of North Platte, Julie Perez of North Platte, and Ann Marie Richardson of Kearney; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; cousin Alton (Bo) Jordon of Kountze, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in TX, AK, LA and CA; as well as many other extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ernestine Creel; parents Ben J. and Effie Creel; parents-in-law Ernest and Mary Miles; grandson Luke McKain; great granddaughter Elli Perez; brother Hardy David Creel; sisters Clara Ann Fee, Mary Francis Cook, brothers-in-law Terry and Peggy Miles, Richard Diener, and nephews Mick and Thomas Diener.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday March 13, 2017, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Reverend C.P. Varghese as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 9th and 10th, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.