Joseph B. McCreary, 92, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond.
One of ten children of Brack and Ethel Swafford McCreary, Joe was born in Lincoln, Kentucky on March 4, 1929.
A veteran, he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
On March 21, 1953, Joe married the former Thelma V. Spencer in Jonesville, Virginia. Mrs. McCreary survives.
He was employed as a press repairman at Stant Corporation of Connersville for over 45 years, retiring in 1994.
Along with his family, he was a faithful member of Connersville Baptist Temple. The Lord, church, and family meant everything to him, and he loved bringing his family to know the Lord.
In his leisure, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He also loved listening to Billy Graham and the Oak Ridge Boys. A country music fan, Joe always expressed, “Nobody sings country like Travis Tritt!”
Besides his wife of 68 years, Thelma McCreary, survivors include three children, Teresa Ann (Dale) Noah of Columbia, Tennessee, Michael Joe (Mia) McCreary, and Sherri (Dennis) Ryckman both of Connersville; six grandchildren, Nathan (Kari) Barrett and Aarika (Matt) Lingg, both of Springhill, Tennessee, Tarrah (John) Westercamp of Greenwood, Indiana, Mitchell Ryckman of Bloomington, Indiana, Olivia Ryckman and Sophia Ryckman, both of Connersville; two great-grandchildren, John Warn Barrett and Eliza Barrett, both of Springhill, Tennessee; two brothers, Cecil (Shirley) McCreary of Brookville, Indiana and Matt (Linda) McCreary of Columbus, Indiana; three sisters, Loretta Miers and Janice (Chuck) Atkinson, both of New Castle, Indiana, and Joyce (Mark) McCarty of Naples, Florida.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James, Charles, Chester, and William McCreary; a son-in-law, Warn Lee Barrett; and two nephews, Rick McCreary and Randy McCreary.
Family and friends may visit from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Joe Ferreira and Reverend George Nester will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the Fayette County Veterans Council at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will follow in Laurel North Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bible fund at Connersville Baptist Temple or to the Fayette County Veterans Council.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobins.com.