He was born in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late John Robert Creager and Mabel Mary Brinkmeirer Creager. Jim was a longtime resident of Antioch. He was an AVCO employee for 24 years before he became self-employed. He served our country in the Air Force during the Korean War. Jim enjoyed boating, dancing, and was an avid fisherman. He attended Methodist churches, and was a member of the West Nashville Phoenix Lodge #131 F & AM and American Legion Post 88. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Creager; children, Russell (Gwen) Creager and Mary Annette (Drew) Wileczek; brother, Richard Creager; 12 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Hermitage Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and also on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
The Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Hermitage Funeral Home at 11:00 am with Chaplain Aaron Menard from Alive Hospice officiating.
Interment and Military Honors will follow at Hermitage Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alive Hospice, 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville, Tennessee 37203.
