Hartley D. Creed

Hartley Devere Creed, age 81, of Cadillac, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Corewell Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Reed City, surrounded by loved ones. Hartley was born January 17, 1943, in Manton to Price and Lucille (Butcher) Creed. He attended school in Manton until his senior year of high school when his family moved to Cadillac, where he graduated from Cadillac High School in 1960. After high school Hartley worked for a short time at St. Johns Table Factory in payroll. He then enlisted in the Army, where he served the majority of his time in Stuttgart, Germany as a finance clerk, serving from 1963 to 1966. Upon honorable discharge from the Army, he joined the Cadillac City Police Department in 1966. During his career he rose through the ranks, retiring as Detective Lieutenant in 2001 after 35 years of dedicated service to the community. He was also a volunteer fire fighter for the Township of Cherry Grove for 19 years. On November 28, 1987, Hartley married Nancy (Vose) Creed. In their 41 years together Hartley and Nancy had numerous adventures, including golf, vacations for golf or gambling, countless country music concerts, and everyday life. Hartley’s two sons, Chad (Grace Angus) of Cincinnati, Ohio and Curt (Sarah) Creed of Dripping Springs, Texas, were his proudest accomplishment. His favorite time of year was deer season, when he could spend time hunting, playing poker, eating, and being with his sons and family. Following his retirement in 2001, Hartley had many years of enjoying golf, Texas Hold’em, hunting, Tuesday morning coffee at the Waterfront with the guys, and his house and property in Cherry Grove. Hartley is survived by his wife, Nancy; his two sons, Chad Creed and Curt Creed; two grandchildren who he loved with all his heart, Ethan Creed and Elle Creed, of Dripping Springs, Texas; sisters Maxine Price of Ocala, Florida, Ellen (Greg) Fauble of Saginaw; sister-in-law Tina Creed of Lake City; sister of the heart Sandy Yonkers of Manton; brothers Roscoe (Roberta) Creed of Leroy, Brenden (Kathleen) Creed of Manton; brother-in-law Calvin Jones of Kalamazoo; in-laws Carole (Chris) Frank of Traverse City, Sunshine Weiler (Daniel Martin) of Muskegon, Robert Vose of Arkansas, Susan (Doyle) VanderPol of Cadillac; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Price and Lucille Creed, a sister, Rozetta Jones, and a brother, Stacey Creed. A special heartfelt thanks to Hartley’s caregiver, Wendy Blackmer, whose love and support was immeasurable, and Beth McGinn, also a caregiver, whose assistance was also much appreciated, Gary Powell for his close friendship and constant contact, Marty and Pam Dahlstrom for their love and support. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Hartley will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Barn Hall in Manton, with visitation at 4:30 p.m. and service at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels or to Michigan Parkinson's Association. An online guestbook is available at www.petersonfh.com.

Hartley D. Creed

January 17, 1943 - December 5, 2024