Creed Donald Burleson, Sr.

Creed Donald Burleson, Sr., age 80, of Marion went to be with the Lord Friday, October 14, 2016 at Memorial Campus in Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Burleson was born on July 31, 1936 to the late Herbert and Viola Thomas Burleson.

Mr. Burleson was a retired veteran of the United States Navy where he proudly served four tours in Vietnam. Following his Naval career, he then served his county by working in the McDowell County School system for many years. Mr. “B” as he was affectionately known, worked as a counselor and substitute teacher.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Sue Mashburn Burleson who passed away in 2012.

Left to cherish Mr. Burleson’s memory are three sons, Creed Donald Burleson, Jr., Alan Scott Burleson and Kevin Shawn Burleson and wife Doris; one brother, Hubert Burleson; and also surviving are three granddaughters, Alex, Gabi and Anna; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at New Manna Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment with full military honors by the United States Navy will follow at the Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

Flowers are accepted and appreciated but those wishing to make memorial donations should consider the New Manna Baptist Church Mission Fund, 245 East Court Street, Marion NC 28752.