Paul Bryan Creech

Paul Bryan Creech, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 28th, at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, North Carolina, due to unforeseen complications while hospitalized for a recurring illness.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Creech (Ponder); his father and mother in law, Owen, Sr. & Virginia (Allen): his brother in laws, Franklin, Sr. (Haynes), John (McDermid), Owen, Jr. (Allen); his sister in laws, Shirley (Allen), Marie (Allen); and his grandson, Ian Creech, Jr.

Paul is survived by his father & stepmother, James and Mary Creech, of New Bern, N.C.; his wife Delia Creech (Allen), of James City, N.C., his brother and sister in-law, John and Judy Creech, of Morehead City, N.C.; his brothers/sisters in-law, John and Shirley (Allen),of Pamlico, N.C., Lemmie (Allen), of Gastonia, N.C., Avon (Allen), of New Bern, N.C., Gary, Sr. and Tina (Allen), of New Bern, N.C., Eva Allen (Haynes) of New Bern, N.C., and Virginia D. Allen of New Bern, N.C.; his daughter and son in-law, Margaret and Charles (White), of Goodrich, TX; his son, lan Creech, of James City N.C., and his grandson, Devon (Bruns), of Goodrich, TX; he was further survived by his many, many nieces and nephews and close family friends.

Paul was born Nov 12, 1954 in Henderson, North Carolina, to James W. and Margaret (Ponder) Creech. He was the youngest of two boys, 4 years younger than his brother John. As a child, Paul called numerous places home in North Carolina, until his high school years when they settled down and made New Bern their home. He struggled with the loss of his mother in 1973, but ultimately received a blessing in his stepmother Mary. In his early 30s, he met his better half and partner for life, Delia Allen. They married in 1987 and have been each others rock for the last 35 years. They welcomed their daughter Margaret into the world in 1987 and their son lan into the world in 1988, Paul continued to build a quaint life for himself. He acquired a position with Tredegar Film Products, overseeing their shipping/receiving department until they closed their doors in 2004. Ever the provider, he then procured a position on the production line with Bosch, until he settled into retirement in 2010.

Paul was a fun spirited man with a reserved personality. Depending on the day, he could be a very private and quiet person or he was overly chatty and compassionate. Paul had a quick wit and sharp sense of humor that was uniquely his own. On his good days he could make you laugh all while annoying the hell out you. There was never a moment he wasn't pushing boundaries in some way or another. He was a student at life, if you will, absorbing knowledge, constantly learning and fascinated by how things worked. Paul had many passions in life and his biggest was history. As a self proclaimed history guru he came to life with his theatrical and enthusiastic teachings for anyone who listened. He was also well known for his weekend rock sessions with his guitar and drum solos, just ask his family, close friends, and neighbors! He was a kid at heart when it came to Halloween, most of September and October were spent planning his elaborate decor and costumes. He was also known for his many eclectic collections. If you knew Paul, than you know how extreme his collections could be. Over the years, we've seen his t-shirt phase, his ever growing sword and knife fascination, anything pirate related, his "one-man band" instrument collection, his extensive jewelry collection, he had a love for comfortable footwear, and lets not forget his hair care products he prided himself on his flawless hair styles.

Paul could be described as a poetic soul. He was witty and charming, carefree and independent, strong willed and stubborn. Those traits helped define the man he became, but it was his internal strength that helped carry him through his life's biggest challenges. Paul was diagnosed early on in his adolescent life with manic depression, a battle that at times he struggled with and other times he overcame. These last few years were mentally and physically debilitating for him as he was battling multiple health issues and physical limitations. He was such a proud, strong man, that not many people were aware of his struggles. He had a lot of ups and downs over the last year but more so over the last few weeks.

I know in my heart that he fought to stay here with us for as long as he could, but his body couldn't sustain any longer.

"You never said you were leaving, you never said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. If love could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place that no one could ever fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God took you home." -Author Unknown

Paul requested a Celebration of his Life, and he hoped to be remembered by the funny, strange, and impactful stories that celebrate his wonderful journey through life. The memories that we will share for years to come, and those we will hold closest to our hearts until we meet again.

Aside from his everlasting love and his sweetest memories from over the years, Paul left something special for the ones he held closest to his heart:

For his daughter: he leaves his kindness, his free spirit and his unforgiving stubbornness.

For his son: he leaves his name-sake; his witty humor and his disdain for polities.

For his wife: he leaves his legacy, his gratitude, and two beautiful children who love her more than words can ever describe.

In Loving Memory

Paul Bryan Creech

Forever Loved- Forever Missed