Local Man Dies In Single Vehicle Cantonment Crash
April 29, 2011
A 41-year old North Escambia man was killed in a single vehicle accident Thursday night in Cantonment.
Todd Creighton Wilson of Cantonment was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:11 p.m. wreck near Porky’s Pizza, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Creighton veered northbound on Highway 95A from Highway 29 and lost control of his Ford F250 pickup truck and hit a guide wire for a utility pole before striking numerous trees and overturning into a wooded area.
The Cantonment and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the accident.
Pictured: One person died in this single vehicle accident Thursday night in Cantonment. The vehicle came to rest in a wooded area (inset photo). NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
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My condolences to Ned (Big Bro) and family. I will keep you in my prayers. -Allen
I can’t possibly put into words what it has meant to me, all the comments and prayers and calls. Thank you so much! People that knew Todd and I know what kind of relationship we had. I think from the day I got here, he took over as my guardian, just ask Tracy! When you see me I know you may think of him, we did have the same knot in our nose and big feet(ha,ha), but please feel free to tell me a story of a time that…..it seems to make me smile! Everytime I look at Seth, my heart will hurt but also smile, I am terribly sad, but mom and Rosa are very strong and they will get Seth, Tracy and I and “the boys”. thru, along with the rest of our wonderful family! Todd, I know I will see you again and you will hear about this! Tell pawpaw, he’s got you for now! I will miss our everyday phone calls and new recipe talks and rubbing your head from time to time for my therapy! I will miss that big truck with that big guy drving off to go to work, but I will always have our memories. I love you and I can hear you telling me! Till I see you again, I know you are still watching over me and thanks for being you!!!!
Words can not express the comfort that I have found in the kind and warm words written about Todd. My heart is broken and I feel empty inside but and know Todd is with me and will help Seth and I through this, that’s Todd’s way. I’m asking this of Todd’s friends, please help me keep Todd’s memory alive for Seth by reminded him how much his father loved him and how great a man he was. Please keep his mother,father, sister and brothers in your prayers as they are having a hard time coping with their loss. Grandma “ceil” you now how much Todd loved and respected you. Seth told me Monday morning that daddy is happy he is with Paw Paw now that brought me great comfort I hope it does to you. I thank everyone again for their kind words…
Rosa, I am so very sorry to hear of your great loss. I will keep you and your family in my thought and prays.
We will miss him so….. Such a good guy…. Loved working with him… I will see him one day
My thoughts and prayers go out to Rosa and the whole Wilson family. I went to school with Rosa & Todd. There just aren’t any words to express how I am feeling right now. Shocked sums it up, I think. May you have comfort knowing that Todd is now with God and you will see him again one day. God Bless you and your family.
I’m so sorry for the loss. travis and your faimly,this must be very hard to deal with.I hope he goes to a happy place and rest in peace.so sorry for the lost buddy.
Rosa & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers to you & Todd, as I know he is in a wonderful place.
Our prayers and and thoughts are with you all. Very sorry to hear of this.
I am Allen Lee’s daughter. I remeber Todd from when I was a little girl. He was also so sweet. My thoughts and prayers are the Wilson family I am so sorry for your loss and I am praying God will stay close to you all during this heart breaking time.
Rosa-
We are so sorry to hear about Todd. Please know that we have been praying for you and your family and will continue to pray that God will help you thru each day. Our heart goes out to you and know that we are thinking of you.
Dear BJ, Ned, Brandy & family – I just got the news last night. I don’t know what to say. I am so sorry for your loss. Todd was a brother that I could always depend on. Nothing was more important to him than family. I have such fond memories of Todd and all of you. I love you all. I wish I lived closer. I will miss my bro and I know that he is looking down on us from heaven.
For all your support and prayers, Thank You. I don’t know all of you, but from all the responses, I know that Todd was the kind of brother that I always thought he would be. Kind, Helpful and Gentle. I wished I could have been around more to share more experiences with him but due to my job, I could not. I regret not being able to help him more. I just know now that he is next to PAW-PAW smiling down at us. They are probally talking about the last joke played on his Brother-in-Law Tracy. What to cook and bring over to Brandy, Travis and Justin. Do MOM (Bobbie Jean) and Mark need anything from the store on his way out. Tell us, Yall go over and check on Grandma Ceil and make sure the grass gets cut. And last he aways waited to know when me, Ana, Elisa and Jayden were coming down to visit so we could go in the pool. LOVE YOU FOREVER BRO…….. THE STORY IS JUST BEGINNING NOW IN HEAVEN.
Damn Todd………………What do I say? How in the heck can we put the trampoline together and you be gone 4 hours later? Had I only have known. You did hug me before you left and said you loved me like a brother and never considered me your brother in law. And the best part is I know you meant it! To me thats pretty dang cool. I do miss ya already Todd and cant imagine holidays and birthdays or our usual family gatherings without you. And by the way………….I did get a call from from the angel (thanks Uncle Eddie) and he said you walked right on in. If your standing by paw paw and Im sure you are, I know what youre gonna say!!! He better take care of my sister!!! I got ya Bro!! I got ya. I promise to take care of yours cause you promised you would take care of mine! THANKS for giving me the most wonderful mother in law there ever was and your sister words just cant explain. No one will ever fill your shoes but I promise to watch out for Rosa and Seth cause they are family now and always will be. We are gonna build the fort like we said and the boys want to name it FORT TODD !! If there are trucks in heaven I hope they have one DODGE. The angel said they were singing in heaven and it cause they want you to cook IM SURE. You have watched over us all cause you thought it was your job and I know you will continue to do so. We love you Todd !!!
Rosa, I just wanted to say how sorry I am. You don’t need me to tell you how awesome of a person Todd was. I know you are all just crushed right now and my heart just breaks for you all at this time of loss. Todd was just a great guy in every way. He was my friend for 30 years and I treasure every minute of it. I pray that God will hold you tight along with the entire family. You are all in my prayers. Barbara Saffran
our prayers go out to the framily , for it is so bad to lose a young one so much love for for us that is left behind god love to all for ever more
Don and Carolyn Welch
I had the privilege of meeting Todd through the car business. What a wonderful honest man he was. Your smile will be truly be missed. Rest in Peace my friend!!
Crystle
I have known Todd from 1990. I worked on the same machine as he did. Todd, only a few months senior employee than myself, was willing to help in any way that he could knowing I didn`t know all the ropes yet. I gainged a respect for him. He was a tall, long neat haired young man. I nick named him Big Sexy after the pro wrestler and he would just smile back at me. All the years that I knew Todd, I NEVER heared anyone say a bad word of him. He was special! Todd, you asked me three weeks ago when I was working on the pulp side to come up and see ya! So sorry now that I thought I was too buisy at the time to come and see ya…I see now this was my great loss. Point now for me is to take time out for friends and love ones! We only have the moment!! Rest well me buddy!!
Rosa,
I was deeply sadden to hear the bad news about Todd, this morning. The good memories shared with your family all came flooding into my head. How do you process the loss of such wonderful people in such a short period of time? How do pick up the pieces of what is left of your broken heart and force yourself to move on…
Certainly I don’t have the answers, but I know that GOD will find a way to give you the strength you need to get you through this ordeal. Seth needs you to be strong, and perhaps, he will be used by God to console you during these difficult moments.
Please extend my condolences to Matthew, Sandy, the Wilson Family, and the rest of Todd’s friends. Guadalupe, Gibran y Yolisma are praying for you.
Pedro
Bobby Jean, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family during these trying times. Remember all the good times, the diaper changes and the years you had him. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. God Bless You.
David Lamb, Plattsmouth, NE.
Mrs. Creighton, Robert, Bobby Jean, Ned, Brandy, Rosa, and families,
Life is so short. I can’t believe he is gone. I am so thankful you have been part of our family. The last two times we saw him, he was so full of life. Thank you for sharing him with us. I will always remember our times together at the beach. We love you all very much.
Walt and Brenda Matthews
My thoughts and prayers are with you Brandy and the entire Wilson Family. I grew up playing ball with Todd and Brandy at Booth Field. Todd was one of the coolest dudes I knew. When my mom, who worked with Todd at IP, called and told me about this I could not believe it. May God Bless You.
For 31 years I have known Todd even as outspoken as he was he was just as kind!I am still waiting for this terrible tragedy to sink in.Fortunatly, Todd had something I know was very dear to him.Todd had a family that he loved and knew they loved him back.They are a very close knit family”.All for one and one for all’You would say if you knew them![i credit his Papa for that lol [and as we all know that boy loved that man!Family and friends meant the world to him.Todd will be greatly missed by Mother,Father,Grandmother,Sister,Brother,Aunts,Uncles Neices, Nephews, Cousins and many,many dear friends.I feel a great loss in my soul and I know if you knew Todd you do too. Please keep Todd’s family in your thoughts!
I was so sad to hear this. Todd was such a great friend and person when we were in school together. My prayers are with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Very sad to hear this. Todd was a great guy when we were growing in Cottage Hill. My prayers for his family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Todd’s family. May God bring His peace and comfort to each of you.
Rosa
Jeanette and I are deeply saddened. You and Todd have always been special to us. Please let us know what we can do to help. You know we are next door if you need us to do anything.
Love
Terry & Jeanette
so sorry for your lose branndi,bobyjean,and rosa seth just rember all the good times and rember you will see him a gine oneday love ya travis and theresa ,stacey
i met todd through my brother tim brown ,i always liked to run into him out and about.i last saw him at winn dixie and got to talk to him. he had a lot of charisma an looked like a movie star.i will miss him , my prayers go out to his family.
My deepest condolences to Bobbie Jean, Ned, and Brandi. I remember the days playing little league on the Industrial Marines (boy we were not very good), sleeping over, and hanging out with Todd and everyone. I also worked next to him at IP for a couple of years. I hope God gives you all the comfort, peace, and strength you deserve. Todd will be sorely missed but not forgotten.
To my friend and sometime a person I considered a brother Todd Creighton Wilson you will be missed brother! You were a good person and a great friend…Time will heal the aches and pain…but the hole in my heart will be there forever….God Bless him and His Family during this time…My prayer goes up to GOD for understanding and healing….. Me and my Family offer prayers to all of you!!!
All my prayers go out Rosa and the Wilson family.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep each of you in our prayers.
Miss Rosa we will be praying for you every day. Our dad is sad but we know Mr Todd with God and God is good.
Prayers with are with you all, from the bottom of my heart. I’m sad that I will be out of town with my children and not able to attend the service. Know that I am here for any of you anytime. I will miss my friend… Steve
My thoughts and prayers go out to Todd’s family. Todd will be greatly missed
Brandi, Bobby, I’m so sorry to hear about Todd.
Words can’t express just how sorry, but know that you are in our hearts.We are praying that God will wrap you so tight in his love that you will find comfort there.
Brandi you have always held a special place in my heart though we don’t see one another I think of you often.
This is so tragic! I grew up with Todd and his Family our mom’s were great friends. But as time goes you lose touch! I don’t know what to say! To his Family if you need anything PLEASE let me know and I will do what I can…I AM SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS! Tears flow from my eyes while a warmth in my heart knows he is in a better place.
Praying for all of the family/friends of Todd . May the Lord carry you through this difficult time.
So sorry to hear this! I haven’t seen Todd in years, we went to school together. Thoughts and prayers for the whole family. He definitely will be missed.
Very sorry to hear this yesterday. I haven’t seen Todd in such a while but will miss him just the same.
What a blessing it is to see all the people that have made comments about Todd. You can tell a person’s worth not by the money they have in the bank but by the friends and family that hold them in such high regard. Todd will be truley missed by all the people that his life touched. Rejoice in knowing that he is with the Lord, and in God’s time we will be together again. God bless you Todd.
My condolences to the family and friends. May the Good Lord comfort
Yall in this time of grieving.
The Todd Wilson family my thoughts and prayers go out to you Willie was a dear friend of mine and he will b missed greatly by everyone that new him. He had more friends than you can imagine he loved people and he loved to talk and he had the greatest family a person could have and he loved to cook and was a fine cook he fed me many of meals. may God Bless this entire family in this time of despair. Willie we love you brother ill miss you for the rest of my days.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayin for ya. Mr.Todd will be missed greatly.
Todd was a very good man. My prayers go out to his family. I am very sorry for your loss.
So saddened by the loss of a great friend. I can still see his sweet and loving smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you Rosa, Seth, Brandi, Traci, and the Wilson family. Todd was a special guy and will be truly missed.
Rosa, I am very so sorry to hear about Todd. My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and the family. May god wrap you all in his arms and hold you all until peace fills your heart.
I am not sure what to say….Cindy called early this morning to tell me…. I have thought about it all day, but I don’t think it has really sunk in. Everyone is in my prayers. Todd was so much fun…… I haven’t seen him in a long time due to moving from home to CO, but I will still l miss him. It makes me realize how delicate life is….. charish every day and keep living…..that is what Todd would want!!!!
Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Love,
Julie
Rosa,
My prayers go out to you, Seth, Brandi and the entire Wilson family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and I pray God will give you the strenght and the comfort that you will need to help you through this tradedy. My heart goes out to all of you.
Rosa, Seth, Brandi and the entire Wilson Family. I’m so sorry for your loss. I don’t even know what to say. My prayers and thoughts are with you tonight as you travel this hard long road ahead of you. May God be with you every step of the way.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I remember Todd alot having grown up in Cottage Hill. He always put a smile on everyones face when he was around. My prayers will be with all of you. – Todd – Everyone will Miss You
We are so sorry for this great loss. You are in our prayers.
Brandi, Tracy, & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. If there is ANYTHING we can do, just let us know. We love yall !! Michelle & Greg Franklin
I am saddened by this terrible news. I have so many wonderful memories of Todd from high school and will always treasure those. His life was cut far too short and my heart goes out to his family. Todd will be missed!
I will truly miss my childhood friend,my heart hurts.Our family will pray for you all for many years to come. Seth, Rosa,Bobbie-Jean,Ned,Brandy and all the family We love you all. We are so very sorry.
Brandi, Tracey, Big Robert, Little Robert, Rose, Mrs. Wilson and the rest of the family, I was the one behind him when this happend I tried to get to him and help but it was just to late I’m so sad I could not help him but, God had a plan for him and he didn’t suffer one second. He is now up above looking down on you yall and he will now be your keeper and one day we will all join him when God has a plan for us. If there is anything I can do for yall please let me know I will be there. My prayer’s and thoughts are with you yall.
Love Ginger
Oh Rosa and family, this news was so heartbreaking. Todd will be so missed by all of us. As we miss all of you. At least we know Todd will be happy to go hang out with POPS (JIM) again. We love you all.
I worked with Todd at IP. He always had a smile and was a very kind person. He will be dearly missed. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
My prayers goes out to all of Todd’s family. I didn’t know him but I know his Mom and his grandmother. May God Bless and help the family in this tragic time.
Rosa, I am so sorry to hear about Todd. I remember him from school and the ballpark he was such a Great person, I am so sorry to hear about this tragedy. Our Prayers go out to you and All the family, Todd will truely be missed by everyone who knew him and whom knew of him, not only was he a good person but he came from a good family. Prayers and thoughts go out to you all!!!
Rosa,
Eddie and I are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. If you need ANYTHING please let us know! He will be missed so much
Rosa, Lenny and I were so sad to hear about Todd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Seth and Todd’s family. Todd will truly be missed. We want you to know if there is anything you need or we can help with please let us know.
With our heart felt love. Lenny and Angela Ciampini
Prayers for this family. I went to school with Brandi and knew Todd from Cottage Hill. God bless you all.
We are so sorry, Todd will be greatly missed by all, Roy worked on the same machine just different shift and he really cared alot for Todd…..our thoughts and prayers are with ya’ll and if there is anything we can do for any of ya’ll any time just let us know.
rosa i am so sorry to hear about Todd, he was my bud since 4th grade, i loved that man and he will so be missed, my prayers and thoughts are with you.
May he rest in peace. A great guy. He will be missed!
Rosa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless
Bobbie, Brandy, Ned, Rosa and little Seth, may God bless each of you right now and in the days to come. I know he is at peace and resting with Angels all around him. My heart is hurting terribly but my mind says not to worry, because I will see him again some day as each of you will too. My prayer is for Jesus to send Angels of peace and comfort to help each of you adjust to him being gone in the physical realm, forever with you in the spiritual realm.
Everyone who knew Todd is sad to hear this news. He was such a great guy who was full of life. To have it cut short is so tragic. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
My condolences to the family. I know that it does not matter now, but it was a little before that time that I was traveling north on Hwy 29 around Swannees and I had to swerve at the last minute because a possum was slowly creeping across the road towards the old highway. I am glad there wasn’t another car beside me because I really had to swerve to get around him, it was just reflexes.
Rosa,Sorry just doesn’t seem like enough to say.What a terrible loss for you,Seth and all of Todd’s family and friends. He was always a great friend. Greg and I will always remember the laughs we would have when we ran into ya’ll at Vallartas. He will be greatly missed. You and Seth will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please get in touch if you need anything.
Rosa – My heart breaks for you, you and your son are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosa We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Todd was a great person and will be missed.
I am so sorry this has happened, my prayers are with your family. Todd was always a class act.
Rosa, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Todd was a great friend. We will miss him.
Rosa you all ate in my thoughts & prayers. I am hear for all of you no matter day or night. Todd will be greatly missed. My love to you & Seth & all of gnu family, I’m still here for y’all. Love Missy
Rosa-
I did not know you, but had met Todd. I worked with his sister Brandi. I am so sorry for your loss. I can not even imagine your pain. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
Rosa,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear this horrible news this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your son and all of his family and friends.
Rosa,
I was devastated to hear the news this morning. My family will have yours in our prayers. God bless you.
To the Wilson Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Todd in HS. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you all and bless you with the peace and comfort that you need now and in the coming days.
Unbelievable, terrible loss. Rosa if there is anything we can help you with, do not hesitate to call on us.
To Rosa and family- you are in my prayers. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve known you both my entire life and even though its been years since I’ve seen you, I think of you often. If I can be of any help, please let me know. I’m on facebook, and Rechel has contact info. Much love to you and Seth.
I’ll Always Love You Uncle Todd .
We Might Not Be Blood , But We Sure Were Close . I’ll Never Forget You , Because You Were The Closest Thing To A Daddy To Me When I Was Little . I’m Gonna Miss You So Much . But Everyday I Get One More Day Closer To Seeing You . Have Fun Up There With The Man , & I’ll See You One Day .
I Love You . Xoxo – Alexa .
I Love & Miss Rosa , Seth , And All The Family . See You Soon
Rosa, words can not express the heart break that I feel for you and your son. There is only so much that one person is suppose to have to go through and you have had more than your share. I love you all and we have shared some great times. Todd will be missed. I am praying for god to give you the strength to hold on. If you need anything I am here for you. I love you!
Wow Rosa, so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Todd was a great guy and I will certainly cherish the memories growing up around him.
Rosa, you don’t know me but I am a classmate of Todd’s. I was so shocked to hear this news this morning. Todd was a great guy and he will be missed. I pray that God will be with you and your son at this difficult time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
My heart goes out to Todd’s entire family. This has been a shock to us all, I’m sure. Todd has always held a special place in my heart and will for the rest of my life. Rosa, Ned, Brandi & Ms. BJ, I will pray for peace in your life & if I can do anything for any of you, please let me know. You can find me on facebook. I am so sorry for your loss.
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person.
When someone is in your life for a reason, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support. To aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you them to be.
Some people come into your life for a season, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
Lifetime relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solide emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you Todd for being a part of my life………even though it was only for season.
God bless you and keep you always, I will miss you greatly! Monica
So sorry to hear about Todd. I worked with Todd at IP. H
Rosa,
I can’t begin to imagine the loss you must be feeling right now. I will be praying for God to send you strength & comfort to get you and your family through this tragedy.
God bless…Todd you will be missed.
Rosa
So sorry to hear of your loss. We are here for you and yours. Please let us know what we can do. Love you. Sarens and the girls at Dr Navarros office.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Todd. He was a good man. May thoughts and prayers are with his family.
We will miss Todd and our thoughts and Prayers go out to Rosa and Seth and all the surviving family. May GOD guide you through this trying time. All our love.
What a terrible loss. Rosa, my heart is just broken for you. Todd will always be remembered–and your friends are here for you.
you do not know me but my name is Danny Lee. i met Todd this week working at IP remodeling his work area. i am so sorry for your loss. if any family needs anything please call 454-6886 anytime. many prayers go out to you all; family and friends of Todd. God bless.
Sad news. Todd was a good guy and a great friend back in our little league baseball and middle/high school days. We lost touch over the years but when our paths did cross, we would share a laugh or two. Thoughts go out to Rosa and the rest of Todd’s family and friends in this trying time.
I am speechless…so very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rosa and Todd’s family.
Rosa, I am terribly sorry about this, you and your son and whole family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Rosa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this tragic time. Todd will be missed by all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Todd was a great guy and a good friend. I worked with Todd for several years. He will truly be missed. are prayers go out to you and your family.
Rosa, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your son, and the entire family. Todd will be missed by so many. We are here for you always if you ever need anything. God bless you and your family.
-Josh & Jordyn Hopkins
Rosa,
I am so sorry Rosa. I will be praying for you and you family. Haleigh and I will miss him. God Bless you…. I am only a phone call away if you need anything.
Rosa, I’m so sorry to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your son and the family.
Rosa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Todd was a good man and will be missed.
We are shocked and devastated by this horrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this tragic time.
Rosa ,Sorry to here this, I will be praying for you and your family.
So sorry to hear the news this morning!! Todd was one of my best friends starting in middle school and high school!! We shared many great times together that i will never forget!! My thoughts and prayers go out to all family members during this difficult time!!
Rosa we are so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for you and your son. Todd was a good person, and he will be greatly missed by all.
Rosa,
So sorry for you and your family. I am praying for you.
My sincerest prayers to the family. I am a friend/neighbor to Ned, Todd’s brother, and just heard about this tragic accident. God bless
All my thoughts and prayers go out to Todd’s
family in their time of need…..Todd will be missed by all