Mr. Jasper "J.J." James Creel a resident of Bogalusa, LA passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 79.

Mr. Creel is survived by his son, James (Sharon) Creel; stepsons, Danny Graves of Bogalusa, LA and Kevin Creel; stepdaughters, Shania Thomas, Shermaine Creel Holcomb, Sonda Crain; grandchildren, Katlyn, Justin, Jessica, Corey (Cassie), Christopher (Kristen), Kyle, Kelvin, Kelsey (Blake), Jeremy, and Ericka; great grandchildren, Trinity, Harmony, Holden, Aubrie, Clay Ray, Kayleigh, Landon, Erielle, and Elijah; his brother, Charles Ray (Barbara) Creel of Franklinton, LA; and his sister, Janice Creel Schilling of Franklinton, LA.   He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and other cousins.

Mr. Creel was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Lula Creel; his daughter, Stacie Lynn Creel; three brothers, Marvin Leroy Creel, Albert "A.C." Creel, and Julius Dick Creel; and three sisters, Fannie Keating, Martha Stringfield, and Ella Mae Thomas.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.  Visitation will continue on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home from 9:00 A.M. until time for the services at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Charles Ray Creel and Rev. Eric Creel officiating the service.  Interment to follow at Pounds Cemetery with Military graveside rites being conducted by Magic City American Legion Post #24.

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