Julian J. Creamer, Jr., 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. A Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Reverend Garth Forster officiating. The family will greet friends at the mortuary on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, or donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America or to your favorite charity.
Mr. Creamer was born April 4, 1935, in Macon, Georgia to the late Julian and Ethel Hamlin Creamer. He was a 1953 graduate of Lanier High School and attended Wesleyan College where he earned his bachelor's degree in music education. He obtained his masters degree from the Vandercook College of Music and served as the director of bands at Dougherty Junior High, Albany, Georgia, and later Jonesboro Junior High School, Jonesboro, Georgia. His bands performed all over the country including Chicago, Pittsburgh and Michigan as well as two tours in Europe. He served in a number of offices for the Georgia Music Educators Association including president. Mr. Creamer also proudly served in the United States Coast Guard. In addition to music, he enjoyed sailing, fishing, his family, and working on his farm. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sue M. Creamer; son, Jeff (Tammi) Creamer; grandchildren, Evan Matthew and Sarah Elizabeth Creamer; brother, David Creamer, Sr.: nephew, David (Meagan) Creamer, Jr.; and innumerable students that he considered his own.
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Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements.
