Zephaniah Creed Musser, 98 Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Fairfield Medical Center.

He was born August 27, 1916 in Millersport, Ohio, a son to the late Zephaniah Courtright Musser and Carrie Mae (Sulivan). He grew up on a farm in Millersport and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. While growing up his father was the Treasurer of Lancaster and later became the trustee of the County Home. During his scholastic years, he attended classes in a one room school house. He served in US Army during WWII, where he was a runner in the 79 division in France. He was captured and held in Germany as a POW and was later released and returned back to his home in Lancaster. Upon returning to Lancaster he worked for Anchor Hocking for 43 years.

He also married his loving wife Eva Maxine (Sanders) in June 1941 and together they had a daughter, Tia. His family was always his first priority and always had a sincere smile and a kind word for everyone he came across. He also took much pride in his garden, as it was one of the finest around, along with being a very talented artist and the tip board king for the American Legion. He was very active with the American Legion and the XPOW's where he was a past Chapter Commander.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Eva Maxine (Sanders), brothers John Ray (Sarah), and Andrew (Anna), sisters, Elizabeth Musser and Francis "Fannie" (Tom) Zink, step-daughter, Dona Leah Sanders and son-in-law, Barry Dean Henderson.

Creed's family would like to thank Heartland/Fairfield Nursing Home for not only giving him good care, but also giving him an extended family to love.

Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Halteman-Fett & Dyer Funeral Home with Dave Phalen officiating.

Burial will follow at Forest Rose Cemetery where the Military Burial Detail will conduct military graveside services.

Friends may call 2-4 & 6-8 p. m. Wednesday at the funeral home.