Ralph Meyer McCreary

Anderson - Ralph Meyer McCreary, 88, Anderson, died April 18, 2005 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1916 in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and resided in Anderson, Indiana all of his adult life. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Elwood City, Pennsylvania. He was an accountant and worked at the Indiana Railroad, Pierce Governor, Forse Corporation and Brookside Corporation before retiring. His career in accounting began in 1938 and until 1978, he never missed a day's work due to personal illness. In 1978, he started his own accounting business--McCreary's Accounting and Tax Service. He was grateful that he was able to continue preparing tax forms for his clients until his death. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church. During his lifetime, he volunteered his time and accounting experience with the Boy Scouts of America and the American Baptist Assembly in Green Lake, Wisconsin. He was an active, 60 year member of Lions International. He served in many positions---state controller and Past District Governor of 25-G. He was a member of the Noon Lions Club and held many offices locally. He worked tirelessly for the Lions Eye Bank and the Cancer Research at IU Hospital. He and Betty were tour directors for the Anderson AARP chapter and were active in the group. He is survived by his wife whom he married September 16, 1937: Betty Dehority McCreary. Daughter: Charlotte Broyles of Anderson. Son: Carroll & wife Mary McCreary of Anderson. Eight Grandchildren: Kelly Flores & husband Jose of Alexandria. Lisa Freeman & husband Michael. Kerry Thorpe & husband Kenneth of Raleigh, North Corolina. Kristin Carpenter & friend David Roberts of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Michael McCreary & friend Laura Brown of Ft. Wayne. Monica McHaffey of Anderson. Annie Letsche of Anderson. Molly Broyles of Elwood. Ten Great Grandchildren: Caleb Scott, Chelsea Scott, Elijah Dunn, Nikki Carpenter, Craig Carpenter, Sierra Thorpe, Sydney Thorpe, Irish Broyles, Duncan Broyles, Patrick Broyles and Mia McHaffey. Several Nieces & Nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: James & Jessie Anderson McCreary. Eight brothers and sisters: Burgess, Ruth, Mamie, Dorothy, Mary, LeRoy, Cecil and Lillian. One Grandson: Nathan Broyles. Services will be Thursday, April 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM, at Robert D. Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel; 200 W. 53rd Street; Anderson, with Rev. Bruce McNeeley officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 at funeral home, south chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to First Baptist Church or Lions Club Cancer Fund. www.LooseFuneralHomes.com

Ralph Meyer McCreary

August 14, 1916 - April 18, 2005