Terry Creech, 77, of St. Albans, passed away suddenly, on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Terry was born March 19, 1947, in Charleston, WV. He attended George Washington High School. He went to work for Carbide for 30 plus years, only to retire there. Throughout his life he shared his love for music through singing in multiple bands. He also served in the Army and was deployed to South Korea. After retirement, he became a loved and familiar face by being DJ at “Tippy’s”, formerly known as “Sandy’s,” in South Charleston, WV.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda & Homer Creech.
Terry is survived by his wife, Ruby Creech; siblings, Freddy Creech and Cheryl Creech-Hawk; stepson, Richard Deer (Beth); stepdaughter, Tammy Arnold (Chuck); grandkids, Brook & Dylan Jones, Branden Deer, and Brent Deer; great grandkids, Jon Deer & Addison Deer; nieces & nephews, Josh Kyle, Heather Creech, & Charlie Morton; and his dog, Jake and cat, Fat Bob.
A memorial service in celebration of Terry’s life will be 6:00pm, Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Freddie,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven’t seen you for a while but think about you often. ~Vicki Oxley Saunders Class of ‘69.
I am so sorry to hear of. Terry’s passing we grew up together as close as brothers! I loved Terry, Freddy and Cheryl and their parents whom were my like second parents . My heart hurts for the loss of a brother.