Harry James Creamer, age 85, of Hackettstown, NJ formerly of Hendersonville, NC died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center. Harry was born November 26, 1934 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Harry Alfred and Edna Mary (Woods) Creamer.
He served proudly in the US Navy during the Korean War from 1952 to 1955. He was employed by Eaton Corporation, Deer Park, Long Island, New York as an Electrical Engineer for many years before retiring. Harry was an active member of the American Legion, Hendersonville, NC. In addition he loved to play softball for the Hendersonville Men’s Senior Softball League. He was a New York Ranger fan and in his younger years enjoyed coaching hockey.
Harry is survived by his loving wife of 66 years: Theresa (Batton) Creamer, five children, Elissa Engel and husband Jerry, Kevin Creamer and wife Peggy, Colleen Pilz, Theresa Grimes and husband Mark, Kelley Bailey and husband Jim, eight grandchildren, Kendra, Brynn, Kyle, Hayley, Lauren, Mark, Chanler, JP, two great grandchildren, Tiana, Julia and sister-in-law, Barbara Sauders.
All services are private and under the direction of the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Online condolences may be made at www.cochranfuneral.com
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Tree says
July 20, 2020 at 4:48 pmMy Dad, my hero. You will be forever loved and missed! My life will not be the same without you but I know we will meet again. Rest In Peace 💔🙏😇 ❌⭕️😘
Larry Rostetter says
July 21, 2020 at 5:56 pmAn unforgettable character. I am lucky to have been able to enjoy a lot with him in the Senior Softball days. Never a dull moment, My condolences to the family
Larry Rostetter
Richard Carr says
July 21, 2020 at 7:53 pmThanks Harry for the two years I was fortunate enough to share with you as a fellow softball player.. Your wit and unique sense of humor was a gift which will forever be fondly remembered.
Sonny Johnston says
July 22, 2020 at 1:28 amHarry was one of the most beloved man I have ever had the privilege of knowing, his dry sense of humor was infectious. We will truly miss Harry on and off the field. Thank you for so many special moments and being a great friend.
My sincerest condolences to the family and may he Rest In Peace
Chuck Papale says
July 27, 2020 at 9:08 pmI knew Harry from softball also. I lived about 50 miles away and knew if I played bad he would make the day brighter with his stories at the American legion after the game. We had great times together–I will miss him.
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