Joe McCreary Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Joe McCreary

Joe McCreary was born February 22, 1939 in Blackville, South Carolina, to the late James and Lillie Mae McCreary. He departed this life on Monday June 20,2022 peacefully at Beacon Place in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Joe moved from Blackville to Greensboro in the early 1960’s. During his life he worked as a produce manager at Bestway, Kroger and Harris Teeter.

Joe was an active member of Trinity AME Zion where he served diligently and faithfully on the Usher Board and was a Class Leader.

He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Ernestine McCreary and one sister, Florence Armstrong.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory one brother, Rubin McCreary of Greensboro, one sister, Ida Mae Bryant of Schenectady, NY., six children, James B. McCreary (Angel) James Dion McCreary, Devron Monique McCreary Shanda McCorkle (Terry) of Greensboro, NC, Berlyndia Lewis (Carl) of Vidalia, Georgia, Kim Ahoutchiales (Simon) of Greensboro, NC, and a host of grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves a special friend, Elizabeth White. Funeral will be held Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2pm Trinity A. M. E. Zion Church. Burial will follow at Guilford Memorial Park.

Professional services entrusted tp Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

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Joe and I extend our deepest condolences and prayers to the McCreary family at this most difficult time. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts. Myrtle "Myrt" Barrett Soloman and Joe Soloman, Sr.

I have known Joe from childhood. He was a member of old Trinity and a tenant of Mrs. Martha Floyd, the widow of the Reverend Floyd. Sadly, a lot of our old members are leaving. Joe was a fine person and a dedicated member of Trinity. He will be missed. You could always look to see him as you entered the church. God bless all his loved ones. May they find peace in knowing that he goes to his eternal rest. Stephanie Henderson

I never had the privilege to meet Mr. McCreary, but met his daughter Devron, four years ago. She has become my family, as she is a friend to my sister Connie. Praying for all of the family. Only God can strengthen you and give you what you need to move forward. Ask him for help. Cynthia Conley.

Gone but never forgotten. Mr Joe as we called him was just as much apart of our family as he was yours. Now they are all back together again, The Cumberland Courts Crew. When the Cowboys play this winter I will think of him, he was a dedicated fan. We love you guys and we will miss him also. Our prayers are with you. The Staton Family

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