Phillip L. Creason, 76, of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Mercy Jefferson Hospital in Festus.
He was born August 27, 1949, in Lafe, Ark., to Lowell Delmar and Freda Pauline (Pierce) Creason.
Phillip and Emma L. Connor were married on November 17, 1973, at Pate Chapel Baptist Church in Murphysboro, Ill. She survives him in Perryville.
He served in the United States Air Force and was an active and faithful member of First Baptist Church in Perryville, where he served as a deacon. Phillip retired after 42 years from Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked as a signal maintainer. He loved coaching his children’s softball and baseball teams and was the umpire who never got a call wrong. Phillip enjoyed float trips on the Current River with his family. His wife and children were his life.
Survivors include his wife, Emma Creason; four daughters, Sirena Chandler of Perryville, Elizabeth (Terry) Sanders of Biehle, Kelsey Creason of Perryville, Gracie Creason of Perryville; three sons, James Creason of Perryville, Kyle Creason of Perryville, Connor Creason of Perryville; eight grandchildren, Cole (Courtney) Chandler, Tyler (Daimy) Chandler, Dylan Chandler, Dane (Mary) Chandler, Alex (Libby) Sanders, Jaxon Sanders, Kassie Sanders, Maddox Sanders; five great-grandchildren; and was a foster father to 309 children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jennifer Patricia-Lee Creason; two sisters, Brenda Clarkson and Dee Ahrent.
Visitation was held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Perryville.
His funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Perryville with Rev. Logan Bennett officiating.
Burial was at Home Cemetery in Perryville.
Military Honors were provided by American Legion Post #133 and the United States Air Force.
Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church in Perryville. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome. com. Ford & Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
