March 15, 1959 – July 6, 2022
Richard Lee Creighton, affectionately known as “Bunny”, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at Bon Secours-Southside Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of Petersburg, Virginia.
Bunny was born on March 15, 1959 to the late Ruth Creighton Cook and William Cook. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alpheus and Jenny Spriggs Creighton.
He attended Petersburg City Schools and was employed by Ray’s Tires (Leete Tire & Battery) until his retirement. He was baptized at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Ford, Virginia.
Bunny is survived by his partner, Patricia Everett; son, Kenard Williams and daughter, Teona Henderson; fifteen grandchildren; brothers, Wilton Creighton (Althria) of Chesterfield, Virginia, and Ricky Creighton (Patricia) of Petersburg, VA; devoted Cousins, Thomas Creighton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Bunny was also a great father to his four bonus children and grandson, “Buck-Buck”.
Bunny had a happy, friendly spirit and enjoyed life. His greatest love was a fellowship with his family.
A memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at the Chapel of J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.