Clifford Carl Creek

Clifford Carl Creek, 79, passed away from complications of COVID 19 on January 28, 2021. Mr. Creek was born in Blue Springs, Nebraska. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer after 23 years of service and from Amsec as a Program Manager after 25 years. He received a bachelor degree from St. Leo College and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. He was an avid golfer and really enjoyed running his Cliff Creek Golf Classic for the past 25 years. He once had a hole in one on the 17th hole at Red Wing Golf Course. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years Terri Ann Creek; 3 children Christina Laslo, Tammy Taylor and husband Mike Taylor, Corey Creek and wife Lillian Blair; 6 grandchildren Mirissa Manley and husband Court, Sean Laslo, Kassandra “KC” Taylor, Tamara Darragh-Taylor, Daniel Blair and Genevieve Blair; 3 sisters Roberta Nelson, Sharon DeLeon and Karon Phelps and husband Rusty; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his sisters, he is survived by in-laws and many nieces and nephews on his wife's side. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 5, 1:00p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Friends may offer condolences at www.smithandwilliamskempsville.com