Joseph M. Creech

Joseph Montgomery Creech, 78, of Cape Carteret, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020, at his home.

His memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Emerald Isle Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Freddie Braswell. Friends are welcome to attend the service. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures.

Joseph was born on November 29, 1941, in Raleigh, NC to the late Samuel and Esther Creech. He began his career with Winn Dixie and later went on to work as a truck driver with Roadway Express where he worked for 25 years. He was a member of Emerald Isle Baptist Church and many in our community will remember him for the time he served as Commissioner of the City of Bogue.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janice Creech of the home; daughter, Debbie Creech Wainwright and husband J.L. of Louisburg; son, Craig Creech of Cape Carteret; sisters, Charlotte Bagwell of Clayton, Sue Clark of Hillsborough and Pam Tucker of Raleigh; grandchildren, Avery Jones and wife Mariah of Tacoma, WA, Joe Creech of Four Oaks and Samantha Jones of Louisburg; great grandchildren, Connor, Kaylee and Ethan; special girls, Abigail and Anna Pearson; and furry cat friend, AJ.

Flowers are welcome, or memorial donations may be sent to Emerald Isle Baptist Church at 304 Emerald Plantation Rd, Emerald Isle, NC 28594.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.