Edward C. McCreery II

Edward C. McCreery, II, 84, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.

Edward was born in Antwerp on August 27, 1940, a son of the late Edward & Bonnie (Wilson) McCreery.

Ed was a 1958 graduate of Antwerp High School. Among other accomplishments, Ed was proud to be the first from Antwerp to go to state in track. Ed went on to be a quality auditor at General Motors. In his free time, Ed enjoyed being a Boy Scout leader, going on canoe trips, leather working, and arrowhead hunting. He also enjoyed professional archery, winning competitions in Detroit and Chicago. Ed also graciously opened his home as a foster parent to many children. Most of all, Ed was a good and faithful servant of the Lord, worshiping at Calvary Bible Church and a loving husband, father and grandfather. 

Ed will be sadly missed by his wife, Delores "Dodie" (Gill); children, Bonnie McCreery, Jonathon (Heather VanWagner) McCreery; brother, Richard "Dick" McCreery; 8 grandchildren; & 11 great grandchildren. 

He was also preceded in death by his brother, David McCreery.

Viewing is Monday, February 3rd from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, 202 W. River Street, Antwerp, Ohio.

His funeral service is Monday, February 3rd at 5:30 pm at Dooley Funeral Home, Antwerp.

Memorials are to Calvary Bible Church, 1040 W Wayne Street, Paulding, Ohio 45879 or CHP, 250 Dooley Drive, Paulding, Ohio 45879. 

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED MONDAY, 9 AM TO 2 PM TO THE ANTWERP FUNERAL HOME.