William J. (Willie) Creech, age 89 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday July 10, 2022 at his residence. He was born on April. 1, 1933 in Lawton, KY the son of Leonard J. Creech & Letha (Barker) Creech. He has lived in Newton Falls since 1946, formerly of Niles, OH. He married Donna M. (Wisnieski) Creech on Aug. 17, 1984, and they have enjoyed 38 years of wonderful marriage together. He worked at Packard Electric in the receiving department for 37 1/2 years and retired in 1988. He is a Life Member of the Army & Navy Club and member of the Amvets Post #112 in Newton Falls. He loved golfing, boating, fishing, shooting pool & Bocce', cooking, and gardening. He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother Leonard Oakley, 3 sisters: Minerva Browning, Mary Ellis, Francis Weekley, and 1 granddaughter: Courtney Stocker.

He is survived by his wife: Donna M. Creech in Newton Falls, 2 step sons,Troy & Debra Stocker of Hallandale Beach, Fl, Tod & Melissa Stocker of Sheffield Lake, OH, 2 grandchildren: Dane Wilson and Blake Stocker and 4 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Saturday July 16, 2022 at 1:00pm with Chaplin Stephen Brown officiating. Calling hours will be from 11:00am - 1:00pm. He will be laid to rest Lutheran Cemetery in Newton Falls on Monday July 18, 2022 at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations go to either: Amvets Post #112 37 West Broad St. Newton Falls, OH 44444 or the Southern Care Hospice 970 Windham Court Suite 9 Youngstown, OH 44512 in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, Inc., 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view Willie's obituary online or to send condolences to the family, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

Saturday, July 16, 2022 1:00 PM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444