Dr. Sidney Howard Credle, son of the late John Francis Credle and Maud Alberta Tyson, was born June 8, 1949 in Glen Ridge borough of Essex County, New Jersey. Dr. Credle received a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Cornell University. He then went on the successfully attain a Doctor of Philosophy from University of Texas at Austin in the field of Financial Accounting & Taxation.

Dr. Credle was a lifelong educator, dedicating his life to the training and development of students through academic programs and university administration. At Hampton University, he served as Dean of the School of Business for nearly 20 years, beginning in 1999. Before his time at Hampton University, Dr. Credle served as the Division Director of Academic Programs at Florida A&M University as well as the Chair of the Department of Accounting & Information Systems at Prairie View A&M University.

Sid was an avid chess player. Wherever he went, a chess board was nearby. And he often competed in official chess tournaments around the country. He also had a fascination with Japanese martial arts. Sid was a practitioner of Kendo and trained for many years to earn a mastery level equivalent to a black belt within their ranking system. Dr. Credle was a member of numerous professional and social organizations, including Board of Directors for the Peninsula Economic Alliance, Board of Directors for Hampton Roads Chapter of the National Urban League, Board of Directors and Vice Chair of the Audit Committee for Consolidated Bank and Trust Co., National Association of Black Accountants, and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Dr. Credle passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Francis Credle and Maud Alberta Tyson; his brother, Eldridge John Credle; his sister, Cynthia Lucille Hoffman (née, Credle). He is survived by his sister, Celeste Francis Credle-Ahenkora; three daughters, Terry Charice McKeever, Sydni Stevens Credle, and Dayna Howard Credle; nieces Dawn Joanne Credle, Donna Renee Credle, and Deborah Celeste Credle; nephew Garrick Frederick Hoffman; two grandchildren, Natalie Rene McKeever and Mia Gene McKeever, and numerous friends and colleagues.

If desired, friends may make memorial contributions to Hampton University at https://givetohamptonu.org/. Condolences may be sent to the family at sidhcredle2021@gmail.com.