In Memory

Carlos Robert "Bobby" McCreight

CARLOS ROBERT "Bobby"  McCREIGHT JR.

GASTONIA — Carlos Robert McCreight Jr., 59, of Gastonia, died Nov. 8, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Carlos and Ruby McCreight.

FUNERAL: 11 a.m. Friday, Parkwood Baptist Church
INTERMENT: Gaston Memorial Park

VISITATION: 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the church He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church, and member of the men’s prayer group. Mr. McCreight retired after 30 years of service with the city of Gastonia where he worked as a Firefighter and an EMS Technician.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 37 years, Mary Lee Mercks McCreight of the home; stepmother, Mary Ruth McCreight of Lincolnton; daughter, Carla Holmes and husband Michael of Dallas; brothers, David McCreight of Gastonia, and Buddy Bowen of Texas; sisters, Katie Clark of Clover, S.C., Pat Balentine of Gastonia, Carolyn Holland and husband Hugh of Kings Mountain, Shirley Scruggs and husband Carole of Kings Mountain; grandchildren, Kristen Holmes, Joseph Holmes, Joshua Holmes and Jacob Holmes

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY: Parents, Carlos and Ruby McCreight

PALLBEARERS: Gastonia Fire Department honor guard

OFFICIATING CLERGY: Pastor Jeff Long

ARRANGEMENTS: McLean Funeral Directors, Gastonia