Mr. Richard "Tommy" Creel

SERVICE: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

 Faith Baptist Church

 11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT: Beech Cemetery

VISITATION: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

 Faith Baptist Church

 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Services for Mr. Richard "Tommy" Creel, age 88, of Ovett, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church in Ovett. Mr. Creel passed from this life on November 8, 2026 at his residence. Bro. Thomas Cochran and Bro. Colon Rowell will officiate the service and burial will follow in Beech Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Tommy Creel, Russell Creel, Roger Williams, Hershell Spooner, Chris East, Koda East, and Alex Johnson as alternate.

Mr. Creel worked at a wood mill in Natchez for several years and later worked for Ready-Mix in Jackson for many years. He eventually returned to Ovett, where he began working for Jones County.  He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church and enjoyed spending time with his family, who were very dear to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Creel and Roberta Hewett; sisters, Ruth Tanner and Dorothy; and brothers, Eugene “Spud” Creel and Clyde Creel.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Sandra Creel; brothers, Bill Creel, David Creel, and Elvin Creel; sisters, Dovie Williams and Cathy Turner; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members.