Samuel Watkins Creasey

Samuel Watkins Creasey, 86, of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Marie, and his second wife, Shirley, as well as his parents, Sam and Nellie, and two of his sisters, Polly and Betty. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He volunteered for both Henrico and Hanover's Rescue Squads, was a member of the American Legion Post 233, and was involved in the Knights of Columbus. He coached many successful little league baseball teams in Mechanicsville and Glen Echo. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He is survived by his children, Connie, Wanda, Billy, Mark, Teresa, Ben, Tim, Rebecca, Rose, and Robert; 25 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; his siblings, Leonard, Margaret, Fern, Lois, Billy, and Joyce; numerous nieces and nephews; his church family at St. John's Catholic Church in Highland Springs, Virginia; as well as many other close family and friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at 12 PM at Signal Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a public service or military support group of your choice. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.