Beloved Football Player Killed In Car Wreck

Football Accident People are remembering 16-year-old Josh Creagh. The young Citronelle High School football player was killed in a car wreck Thursday night.

by Chad Petri

Published: Fri, September 18, 2009 - 4:26 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, September 18, 2009 - 4:29 pm CST

CITRONELLE, Alabama - Around Citronelle High School you'll see tributes to Josh Creagh. Whether it's a black ribbon around an oak tree or one of the dozens of classmates wearing armbands with his number.

“He will be missed, I didn't know how many friends he really had,” says Josh’s mother Jacquelyn as she choked back tears. I talked to her today, 9/18/09, at the Creagh home in Mt. Vernon. Josh's mom gathers with family in a time of need. She says her son was a loving young man. In one of the pictures she showed me, he was grimacing, but that’s only because the family says he just didn’t like having his picture taken. Family members say beneath the gruff facial expression is a young man who always spread his joy to others. Jacquelyn Creagh says she'll miss her son's morning routine most of all.

“I go to his room at 5:15, he usually says momma give me 5 more, I give him 10 more, and then I tell him he has to get up because he has to catch the bus and he always kisses me bye have a great day mama I love you,” says Jacquelyn. She says Josh was riding home with a friend from a football dinner Thursday night along Highway 96 and called her just before leaving.

“He said I'll be home mama and I said alright bubba you come straight home,” says Jacquelyn as she remembers the last conversation she had with her son. Citronelle Police say the driver, high school senior Kendrick Refour lost control of the car as he was passing another vehicle. Josh was airlifted to USA Medical Center but later died from his injuries. At the high school it's a day of remembrance.

“You know students are somber today but they're binding together, they're coming along well and they're helping each other out,” says Citronelle High School Principal Alex Crane. Family and friends and just about everyone that knew Josh told me today that he was a special young man.

“He could come to your house three, six times a day but he never left that house without giving you a hug and kissing you and telling you that he loved you,” says Josh’s Aunt Vanessa Marks.
Tonight's football game against faith academy has been postponed until tomorrow because of the crash. The driver Kendrick Refour was treated and released from the hospital. He's recovering at home. Citronelle Police say it doesn't appear the young men were wearing seatbelts.

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My God is my judge Says:

Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 8:40 am

This is very sad. I will have the family in my prayers. I know they are going through some very emotional times as of now but joy comes in the morning, God has a time set for all of us. Just know and believe that Josh is in a better place and he is just another angel God has picked to watch over the Creagh family. Josh will always be there with u all. I will continue to have this family in my prayers. God Bless

Mom2AngelBaby Says:

Sat, Sep 19, 2009 at 8:27 am

Seems like this young man was raised right! It’s a crying shame the lord didn’t take one of the bad guys instead of a good one. My thoughts and prayers are with the family! Please wear your seat belts young folks.

southfan1981 Says:

Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 10:08 pm

Debra, we are all heroes to God. All of us.

DEBRA Says:

Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 9:30 pm

GOD needed another hero.

Mizz America Says:

Fri, Sep 18, 2009 at 8:34 pm

my name is Tiffany Williams im a very close friend to Josh ever since 6th grade he was a good friend, son, and a good boyfriend to my sister Candace they have been dating almost 3 years if he would have made it til November 17. On 9-17-09 me and him finally settled the beef between each other and i remember his last words” I’m sorry about my attitude the other day” and i could tell he really ment it… Josh i love and miss u and im thankful u in a better place now…

~Tiffany Williams~