In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.

A memorial service for Robert Emory Creel will be held Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2 O'clock P.M. at Baldwin Church of Christ. 1781 HWY 278 West, Cullman, Alabama 35057

Robert Emory Creel passed away early January 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age of 84. He as born October 6, 1936 to Robert Elijah Creel and Naomi (Patrick) Creel and was a lifelong resident of Hanceville.

After graduating from Hanceville High School, he began a 42-year career with the railroad, first working for the L&N and retiring from CSX. Robert had a love for trains that began when he was a boy working in the fields in White City near the railroad tracks. This continued through his life when he was known to carry grand kids to excellent vantage points to see trains crossing.

Robert had a love for his hometown and served two terms on the city council. In 1988, Robert and Linda relocated to Jacksonville, Florida for work, but Robert did not feel at home until he was able to relocate back to Hanceville upon retirement in 1998. After his retirement, he was an avid gardener and active member at church and loved his church family dearly.

Mr. Creel is survived by his wife Linda of 53 years; two sons, Clint (Kristi) and Jon (Kim) Creel; grandchildren, Warren, Emily, Katie, and Zella; a sister, Ruth Brigham; a brother, Don (Wanda) Creel; a sister-in-law, Frances Creel; and a host of nieces and nephews, all of whom he adored.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, E.O. Creel, Leo Creel; and a sister, Bonnie Waldrop.