Joseph Gerard Creighton's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Joseph Gerard Creighton

March 19, 1946 - April 21, 2026 (80 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Joseph Gerard Creighton's obituary , Passed away on April 21, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina

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Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service

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Joseph Gerard Creighton

March 19, 1946 - April 21, 2026 (80 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

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Joseph Gerard Creighton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Gerard Creighton in Gastonia, North Carolina, born in Potsdam, New York, who passed away at the age of 80, on April 21, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Joseph departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Joseph may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Joseph leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Hugh Joseph Creighton and Helen Elizabeth Creighton; and his brother John Creighton. He is survived by: his wife Jenny; his children, Cody Creighton (Ashley Mason) and Shannon Letterman (Mike); and his sister Dorothy Restivo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 York Highway, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service



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April 30, 2026

Belva Crowe wrote a sympathy message

“Jenny and Cody, I can't express deeply enough the sorrow I feel at the loss of your husband and dad. May God's love continue to encourage you each and every day. Joe was a wonderful man. Remember how much Joe was loved how much you are loved. With deepest sympathy, Your friend forever Belva Crowe”


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Apr 27

Visitation

Calvary Baptist Church
3001 York Hwy, Gastonia, NC 28052

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Apr 27

Celebration of life

Calvary Baptist Church
3001 York Hwy, Gastonia, NC 28052

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Apr 27

Burial

Westview Gardens Cemetery
1123 Edgewood Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016

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