Billy Creech

Smithfield, NC: Mr. Billy Ray Creech, age 79, past owner and operator of Creech Muffler Center in Smithfield, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Barbour Court Nursing Home. Graveside funeral service will be 11:00AM Friday, January 24, 2014, at Hills of Neuse Memory Gardens. Officiating will be Rev. Bob Copeland.        Mr. Creech was born October 30, 1934 in Johnston County to the late James Clifford and Judy Freeman Creech. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Clara Barbour, Hazel Brooks, Lee Edna Johnson, and Grace Barbour; and brothers, Charles Creech, Bobby Creech, Jim Creech, and Sam Creech.  Mr. Creech served in the U. S. Army and was a member of Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church.        Surviving include Daughter & Son-In-Law, Deborah & Mike Dupree of Oxford; Son, William "Billy" James Creech of Clayton; Grandchildren & Spouse, Michael & Melissa Dupree of New York and Carson Dupree of Oxford; Great Grandson, Michael Dupree, III; and Loving Nieces and Nephews.       In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church, 1232 Hickory Grove Church Road, Four Oaks, NC  27524.