Leon Creasey and Dwight Havens

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Leon Creasey

As the son of a sharecropper, I did farm work until I left home at a young age. I worked in the oil fields in Texas for two years, returning home to Woodruff County and worked in the sawmill, logging until 1963 when I operated heavy equipment of several contractors.

In 1975 I bought my own equipment and became self employed as Creasey Construction for 25 years. In 1982 I was elected sheriff and collector of Woodruff County and served four terms as Sheriff at the same time running the Construction Company. In 1991 I did not run for another term as Sheriff, due to health problems and sold the construction business to my son in 1995 and retired.

I bought a Lathe and started a hobby that has lasted ever since. I love to make bowls and weed pots to give to my friends. I like to make my bowls from unusual wood.

To make my bowls, I use an assortment of turning tools as a Band Saw, Joiner and sanding equipment. My best bowls have been made from last years heating woodpiles. If I need a tool for a special need and can’t find it, I make my own.