Submitted by JoAnn Beagle via FAX

Transcribed by Cathy Strickland Popp

11 Dec 1925:  Funeral services for the late E P Creel, who with four others were killed in the boiler explosion of Ponce de Leon last Thursday afternoon, was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of the deceased in the eastern part of town.

A large group of sorrowing friends and relatives attended, paying final tribute of respect and affection to a man who has been for so many years held a prominent place in the life of the community.

Re McCrae, pastor of the Chipley Baptist Church officiated, assisted by Rev H S Ellison, pastor of the local Methodist Church.  A choir, under the direction of Mrs A Sessions sang two well beloved hymns.

The active pall bearers were C A Prim, J A J Hathaway, J T Byrd, Ed Crawford, C O  Hagans, and Levi Yates.

Following the ceremony at the home, a long line of cars followed the remains to the City Cemetery, where internment was made.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful and came from friends far and near.

Relatives came from near and distant points to attend the services.  William Creel of Tallahassee and Robert Creel of Bartow were present, as was also a daughter, Mrs J P Jones of Perry.

Deceased was 55 years of age and has spent his entire life in and around Bonifay, being intensively engaged in the lumber and sawmill business.  He was highly regarded by all that knew him, his genial smile and kindly greeting, his liberality in all things for the upward building of the community will be sadly missed.

Mr and Mrs William Creel and little daughter Elsie, who came to attend the funeral of his father Mr Ed Creel left Monday for their home in Tallahassee.

Mr Robert Creel, who was called to Bonifay last Thursday by the death of his father, Mr E P Creel, returned yesterday morning to Bartow, where he is connected with the Polk County Abstract Company.