N. Lamar Creel, 91, of Ovett, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at his home. He was born on January 16, 1931, in Hollandale, Mississippi.

When Lamar was at a young age, the Creel family moved from Hollandale back to Perry County, where they lived until they later moved to Jones County. Lamar graduated from Whitfield High School, where he played basketball and ultimately met Miss Rachel Sumrall, whom he married in 1953. Lamar and Rachel attended Unity Chapel Church of God until it closed its doors, upon which time they began attending Pleasant Ridge Church of God, where Mrs. Rachel attends to this day.

He retired from the United States Postal Service in June 1988 after many years of faithful service both in Ovett and Ellisville. He also raised cattle for many years at his farm on Ovett-Moselle Road.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Nollie E. and Susan Etta Walley Creel; one sister, Oveta Gay Creel Swanson; and one brother, James Willis "Doe Billy" Creel.

He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 69 years, Rachel Rita Sumrall Creel; his children, Denise R. Creel Dunigan (Danny) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Terry L. Creel (Hope) of Rome, Georgia, Malcolm L. Creel of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Melvin B. Creel (Tracey) of Prairieville, Louisiana; one sister, Wanda Faye Creel Hinton (Lester) of Richton, Mississippi, six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Ellisville Funeral Home, 1204 B. Ave, Ellisville, Mississippi. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Ellisville Funeral Home with burial to follow in Beech Cemetery in Ellisville. Pastor Lamar Harrison and Pastor Eddie Edwards will officiate. Special music will be provided by Lamar Harrison, Kay Harrison, and Patsy Rainey. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements (601-477-3797).

Pallbearers will be Tom Gatlin, Greg Waits, Sam Davis, Ron Ladner, Walter Roberts, and Tom Walters.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sarah Windham, Pam Lawrimore, Brittany Alnseirat, and Brenda Burgess, who served as caregivers for Mr. Lamar and continue to serve as caregivers for Mrs. Rachel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at any Community Bank location to the account of Unity Chapel Church of God or to the Invisible Hands Fund of Pleasant Ridge Church of God, 107 Crosby Road, Moselle, Mississippi, 39459.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.ellisvillefuneralhome.com.