David Gene Creasman

Service: 10:00am Saturday, October 14, 2017 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel, in Colleyville, Texas, with Dr. Larry Tarver of Abilene and Pastor Phillip Rhodes of First United Methodist Church of Hurst, officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service. Interment to follow at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.

David was born in 1935 in Athens, TN to Hubert Creasman and Lola Hicks Creasman and youngest of three children. He grew up in Athens and graduated from McMinn High School where he played football and gained great knowledge helping his dad build rental homes. He obtained a Bachelor Degree from University of Tennessee and was a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity. In college he met Joyce Workman, later married and had three children. He was a little league coach. Dave served in the Navy with the Mine Craft Support Unit. After discharge he was employed by G.M.A.C. in Knoxville, TN. He took advantage of working in numerous offices throughout the U.S. In Fort Worth he met Elsie Tarver Callesen who had two sons. They married in 1980. His work then took him to Santiago, Chile, Europe, Puerto Rico and he retired as Director General in Mexico City, Mexico after 35 years. He enjoyed golf and felt fortunate to play at Scotland’s St. Andrews old course. They continued to travel in and out of the country. He commented so many times what a fantastic family, friends and wonderful life he had. Dave was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hurst. The family wishes to thank all who gave great care and love to Dave.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Billy Jack Creasman and sister, Peggy Ann Smith.

Survivors: Wife Elsie of 36 years; children, Mark (Natalie) Creasman, Scott (Kathy) Creasman, Mia Creasman (Preston) Smith, Sam (Karen) Callesen, and Dean ( Cindy) Callesen; grandchildren, Kailey, Ethan, Baker, Brett, Chad, April John, Jacob and Chelsie; great-grandchildren, Brynn, Beckett, Garrett, Reese and Kai; and numerous other relatives and friends.