Alton T. McCreary

Funeral services for Alton T. McCreary, 93, of Lufkin will be held Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother John Williams officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Whitehouse Cemetery.

Mr. McCreary was born October 5, 1932 in Lufkin, Texas to the late Ida Bell (Martin) and Alford F. McCreary, and died Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in Lufkin.

Mr. McCreary resided in Lufkin most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, from 1951-1955.He was a greeter at Walmart for 17 years. Mr. McCreary was a member of Parkview Baptist Church.

Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Erlinda McCreary, and Ron and Rhonda McCreary, all of Lufkin; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; special nephew and wife, Martin and Wanda Pool of Lufkin; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sallie (Berry) McCreary; second wife, Sylvia (Greenville) McCreary; three brothers; and three sisters.

Pallbearers will be Martin Pool, Greg McCreary, Ellysa McCreary, Flynn McCreary, Christopher McCreary, and Allysan McCreary.

Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Musick and Tyler Rainoshek.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army, 412 S. 3rd Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed, at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.