John Creswell

Creswell, John Ellis, Jr. (J. E.), age 78, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly at his home March 27, 2001. He was a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church and a faithful and avid fan of UT football. Mr. Creswell was founder and owner of Creswell & Company, Inc. and remained active until his retirement in 1984. He served in the U S Air Force during WW II. Preceded in death by parents, Ellis and Daisy Creswell of the Boyd's Creek Community; brother Francis Creswell, 2 sisters, Lucille Creswell Peace and Edith Creswell Wade. . He will be deeply missed by daughter Susan Creswell and husband Thomas A. Cervone; daughter Jean Creswell and husband Don Barger; daughter Cathy Creswell, grandchildren: Ivan Haworth, Holly Haworth, John D. Creswell, Jillian Creswell, Emily Maggard; brothers: Jim Creswell, of Maryville; Bruce Creswell, of Knoxville; Robert Creswell, of Chattanooga; sister, Margaret Clevenger, of Knoxville; many nieces, nephews and friends. His grandchildren would like to express their gratitude for his presence in their lives. Graveside service 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 3, 2001 at Boyd's Creek Cemetery, Dr. G. Steven Sallee and Rev. Stephen B. DeFur officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be his brothers Jim, Bruce and Bob; sons-in-law: Thomas and Don; grandsons: Ivan and John. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to Interfaith Health Clinic 315 Gill Ave. Knoxville, TN 37917. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. www.berryfuneralhome.com