Donald Gene Creed

Donald Gene Creed, 82, of Bolivar passed away Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. He was born on Jan. 15, 1943, in Polk County, to Orvel Eugene and Wilma Fay (Ketchum) Creed. On June 21, 1964, he and Joyce Courtney were united in marriage and shared over 61 years together.
He was born and raised in the Walnut Grove area. He was an active member and Elder of Aldrich Christian Church. When he was younger, he showed walking horses and enjoyed fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Creed; children, Dee Ann Blakemore and husband Bruce, Courtney Creed and wife Kelly; five grandchildren; brother Jim Creed; and many other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvel and Wilma Creed.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Jan12, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Walnut Grove. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Aldrich Christian Church and may be left with the funeral home.