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Mark Gregory Creef
Mark Gregory Creef, 67, best known as “Marky Mark” passed away March 5, 2026 at his Manteo home. Mark was born on July 8, 1958. Everyone said he was a pretty baby. Mark was a free spirit who lived exactly how he wanted and he charmed this little town with the gift of his music. He knew how to enjoy life and will be missed by many.
Mark is receded in death by his parents, Delbert McAdoo Creef and Ruth Gallop Creef. He is survived by his two brothers, Miles Gordon Creef and Murphy Glenn Creef; and his sister, Jennifer Creef Rawls. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and dear friends.
No services are planned and the family asks for privacy at this time. Please share a message of comfort with the Creef family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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So very sad to hear of Mark's passing, condolences and love to all his family and dear friends. We worked together at Sam &Omie's for several years back in the 90's, so many great memories, God speed my friend, making music in the great unknown.
We are so sorry to hear Mark. He was a good friend that was always glad to see everyone. We will miss him and his music. Love, Mike & Carolee
Praying for your family. Mark had a kind soul.
Thoughts and prayers for the family
My heart is breaking...I'll see you soon,when it behooves "our Creator!" Really gonna miss ya until my Friend Puff
I'm so sorry to hear this. Mark was so kind and generous to all. His idea was to live life with love, and not worry about capitalism. This music man will be missed, as he ascends to the great band in heaven.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to all the family. God bless 🙏🏻
Mark was loved by all and will missed.
Mark Creef was a character. He had a great sense of humor and was a fixture at Sam&Omie’s. Aunt Judy spoke of him fondly in her last days. My whole family thought a lot of him. I’m sorry for your loss. ✝️❤️.
I saw him play Harmonica with Bill Rae and The Crowd one First Friday Down Town Manteo. They played Low Rider and just let him go for it!! I was Blown Away! So Talented!!
I will miss Mark. We are best friends for life. I will miss his voice, his laugh!! His playing! His understanding! ❤️❤️
Oh Marky. I've loved you since we were the little kids. You always have the best sense of humor, even though it took a little bit to catch on to some of those jokes. I'm surely going to miss you and our shopping trips. I'm also going to miss all those rides I gave you. I loved the talks. See you when I get there. Love ya Buddy!
Always loved you Mark. The kindest heart of any man.
You will be missed, the best heart of any man.
Murphy and family, I am sorry to hear about Mark. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with peace and comfort. Allie
Sending my thoughts to marks family as my brother Mike Matsen and I worked with mark for many years at Sam and Omies. A character, a music man and such a kind soul who will be missed by many.
So Sorry to hear about Mark,He will truly be Missed Love You Mark RIP
I had the pleasure of playing with him in years past. He was a talented man and played a mean harp. He's gonna be missed. Play on brother.
Jenny, Miles and Murphy, So sorry hear about Mark passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My dad, Satch Smith, asked me to extend his condolences to Miles, Murphy and the entire family for your loss. You all are in our prayers. God bless you all.
So very sad to hear of Mark’s passing, condolences and love to all his family and dear friends. We worked together at Sam &Omie’s for several years back in the 90’s, so many great memories, God speed my friend, making music in the great unknown.
We are so sorry to hear Mark. He was a good friend that was always glad to see everyone. We will miss him and his music. Love, Mike & Carolee
Praying for your family. Mark had a kind soul.
Thoughts and prayers for the family
My heart is breaking…I’ll see you soon,when it behooves “our Creator!” Really gonna miss ya until my Friend
Puff
I’m so sorry to hear this. Mark was so kind and generous to all. His idea was to live life with love, and not worry about capitalism. This music man will be missed, as he ascends to the great band in heaven.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to all the family. God bless 🙏🏻
Mark was loved by all and will missed.
Mark Creef was a character. He had a great sense of humor and was a fixture at Sam&Omie’s. Aunt Judy spoke of him fondly in her last days. My whole family thought a lot of him. I’m sorry for your loss. ✝️❤️.
I saw him play Harmonica with Bill Rae and The Crowd one First Friday Down Town Manteo. They played Low Rider and just let him go for it!! I was Blown Away! So Talented!!
I will miss Mark. We are best friends for life. I will miss his voice, his laugh!! His playing! His understanding! ❤️❤️
Oh Marky. I’ve loved you since we were the little kids. You always have the best sense of humor, even though it took a little bit to catch on to some of those jokes. I’m surely going to miss you and our shopping trips. I’m also going to miss all those rides I gave you. I loved the talks. See you when I get there. Love ya Buddy!
Always loved you Mark. The kindest heart of any man.
You will be missed, the best heart of any man.
Murphy and family, I am sorry to hear about Mark. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with peace and comfort.
Allie
Sending my thoughts to marks family as my brother Mike Matsen and I worked with mark for many years at Sam and Omies. A character, a music man and such a kind soul who will be missed by many.
So Sorry to hear about Mark,He will truly be Missed
Love You Mark RIP
I had the pleasure of playing with him in years past. He was a talented man and played a mean harp. He’s gonna be missed. Play on brother.
Jenny, Miles and Murphy, So sorry hear about Mark passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My dad, Satch Smith, asked me to extend his condolences to Miles, Murphy and the entire family for your loss. You all are in our prayers. God bless you all.