John Creel Obituary

John Wayne Creel MANNING, SC - John Wayne Creel, 48, died Sunday, April 5, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born October 11, 1966, in Berkeley County, he was a son of the late Richard Venroe Creel and the late Mary Lee Joyner Creel. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. He is survived by his five sisters, Sheryl E. Cutter of Manning, Christel Phillips (Dwayne) of Orangeburg, Carla Cogley of Summerville, Tammy Estep of Columbia and Janet Clark of Bonneau; five nephews, Shaun Eric Murray of Harleyville, Shawn Patrick Hilton of Ladson, Kaleb Clark of Bonneau, Robert Clark and Michael Cogley, both of Summerville; four nieces, Kara Phillips of Orangeburg, Kisi Clark of Bonneau, Chrystal Corley and Stephanie Cogley, both of Summerville; a great-niece, Alexis Murray of Harleyville; two very special friends, Wayne S. Cutter and Susie Cutter, both of Manning; and his cat, "Possum Cat". He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother, Ruth Creel; grandparents, Leroy & Lillian Creel and Amos & Fannie Joyner; a brother Jessie Willis Creel; and a great-nephew, Clayton Eric Murray. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2015, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home with the Rev. Otis Burke officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of Sheryl Cutter, 4819 Kenwood Road, Manning. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Embrace Hospice for the special love and care they gave to John. Memorials may be made to Embrace Hospice, 1831 W. Evans St., Suite 315, Florence, SC 29501 or to a charity of one's choice. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston