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SFC Calvin Lee Creswell, 55
December 05, 2015
SFC Calvin Lee Creswell, US Army, Retired, 55, of Wilkes-Barre and formerly of Lancaster, died Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Wilkes-Barre. He was born in Lancaster to the late Francis Willard and Erla Mae (Good) Creswell.
Cal attended Hempfield High School and then enlisted in the US army, serving 34 years. He served two tours in Iraq and also served in Kuwait, Bosnia and Germany, as a Petroleum Supply Specialist. The Army was his life. Cal was a member of the V.F.W.
A Born again Christian, Cal loved his family in his own special way. He took a wonderful trip to Camel Beach with his daughter Ginny, where “Bird is the Word”. Calvin was very big into football, he played midget football in East Petersburg and was a diehard Cowboys fan.
Cal is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Creswell of East Petersburg and Virginia “Ginny” Creswell of New Holland; grandson Killian and two brothers, James “Jim” John Creswell, husband of Betty of Ephrata and Paul David Creswell of Lancaster.
A graveside service officiated by Rev. Mark Ammerman, with Military Honors accorded, will take place 11:30 am, Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Conestoga Memorial Park, 95 Second Lock Road, Lancaster, PA.
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Condolences to the Family
January 01, 2023
I’m so sorry that my friend is gone. Cal and I worked at Honeywell many years. I was asking about him and now I know. Rest in peace my friend. You will always be missed. Berni Bratton Ritter
May 28, 2017
A good guy and a good Sgt. We work the night shift doing our deployment to Iraq back in 2005-2006. I did not know he had pass. I thought about him so I decided to look him up and this was the bad news that I found. Rest in peace big dog. 05-27-2017
April 28, 2016
I served with SFC Creswell at his last unit on active duty. What a great, good hearted man. I am thankful for all of our time together, and everything that he taught me. Seeing him play Santa Claus was one of the highlights of my Command…
LTC(R) Hayes
January 21, 2016
To James and ,Paul I’m very very sorry to here a out Calvin he served his Cou try Proud this is Cal insWife Jona please go e mea call y number is 13079411233 my God Bless you all all my prayers are with y’all LoveJona Creswell
December 12, 2015
Rest well sir. Your work is done, and you did it well.
December 12, 2015
I don’t know this man or family but wanted to say “thank you” for his service to America.
December 11, 2015
Dear Jim and paul,
Barry and I were very sorry to hear of Calvin’s death and send our deepest sympathy to you and his family. Many memories came flooding back to the good times that you all had with our children at our house and the neighborhood.
Naomi & Barry Bryson
December 10, 2015
We send our thoughts & prayers to Cal’s family. Stan Kemery was Cal’s former teacher at Lancaster Christian School.
Our sincere condoences at this difficult time. Cal’s journey with life is over and may he now have eternal peace.
May God bring you comfort and peace. Love & Prayers Stan and Lorraine Kemery
December 10, 2015
Calvin we are sorry you have gone so soon,were gonna miss you yelling at the elevator .we’ve only said hi how you doing ,have a good day etc etc.we wish there was more we could have done..for what it’s worth we thought you were a nice guy,I’m sure it’s better on the other side say hello to all there…
The Buongiorno Family
December 10, 2015
Creswell Family, I am sorry for the loss of Calvin. I met him a a year ago and he is someone I will never forget. He was such a great person, humble but larger than life. He would do anything for anyone. He is a true hero for his time and dedication to the military, he risked his life for everyday for the safety of his country and his fellow countrymen. I am blessed to have met Cal and had the privelidge to call him a friend. May he rest in peace and may you find comfort in this difficult time.
-Janelle Pregmon
December 09, 2015
Cal , I can’t believe that your gone, Me and my Daughter were privileged to have you in our lives and honored to have known a real life Hero, say hello to my loved ones as you endure your journey to meet the lord , I love you Man and I will forever cherish all the great times we’ve had together, Rest in peace and may The Lord be with all your other Family and Friends
- Services
- Thursday, December 10, 2015
- 11:30 AM
- Conestoga Memorial Park
- 95 Second Lock Road
- Lancaster, PA
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