Emil Lee Crehan

Emil Lee Crehan, age 74, was born on October 3, 1950, in Biloxi Mississippi, to Austin Joseph Crehan and Irma Lee Bell, entered into eternal rest on May 21, 2025 in Alexandria, Louisiana.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Austin Crehan (Tammy) of Tyler, TX; Daughters, Lorraine Mattox (Michael) of Hot Springs, AR., Janice Turnage (Hope) of Marksville, LA. and Sara Crehan (Tim) of Marksville, LA; Sister, Mercedes Hall of Bon Wire, TX; Brothers, James Crehan of Argyle, TX, Austin Crehan, Jr. of Mansfield, TX and Mike Crehan; nine grandchildren; Tyler Mattox, Bryce Turnage, Vanessa Kildahl, Shelby Crehan, Eshell Thomas, Haley Turnage, Kimmi Crehan, Ashlynn Thomas and Alexyus Thomas as well as three great grandchildren; Elijah, Lily and Henry.

Mr. Emil was preceded in death by his parents, Austin J. Crehan and Irma Blount; granddaughter, Kimberly Crehan.

Emil was a man of many passions with a strong dedication to his family. He loved sharing stories of playing under the Friday night lights at Doyle High Scholl as a teenager. Music filled his soul throughout his life, and he found great joy in playing gospel music. After retiring from the USPS, his thirst for knowledge led him back to school, where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Education. This accomplishment marked the beginning of a new chapter as an educator, where he taught mathematics to countless students. His ability to make complex concepts understandable touched the lives of many young minds who will forever remember his dedication to their success. He found a fulfilling purpose in his garden after retirement. He took immense pride in sharing the harvest from his backyard vegetable garden with his friends and family. Above all else, he was a devoted grandfather who never missed an opportunity to brag about his grandkids. His eyes would light up when sharing stories of their achievements, big and small. His love and endless teasing will forever be treasured by each child who called him Gramps. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched, the students he inspired, the music that still echoes in our hearts, and most importantly, through the love he bestowed on his family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kilpatrick's Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Marksville, Louisiana.