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Robert "Bob Lee Creswell

June 7, 1932 — March 20, 2021

Davidson

Robert “Bob” Lee Creswell, 88, of Davidson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his residence.

Bob was born in Cabarrus County, on June 7, 1932, a son of the late Arthur Lee Creswell and Ada Bell McGuirt Creswell. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his sister Betty Ervin.

Bob spent his career as a truck driver for Overnight Transport out of Charlotte, retiring after 39 years. He honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Mooresville. He loved watching NASCAR, fishing, and was an avid pen collector. Bob will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and a loving friend who was always smiling.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 69 years, Peggy Jackson Creswell, his daughter, Sharon Gledhill (Michael), his sister, Evelyn Melton (Eddie), his four nephews and one niece, and his little buddy, Peanut.

A Memorial service will be held to honor Bob’s memory at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, March 27, 2021.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association - www.diabetes.org/donate

Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com

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