Wayne C Creighton

Wayne C Creighton obituary, Nicholasville, KY

Wayne C Creighton

Wayne Creighton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Wayne C. Creighton, 79, of Lexington, passed away at Samaritan Hospital Thursday, August 21, 2025 after an extended stay at St. Joseph Hospital. Wayne was born May 23, 1946 to the late Harlan and Claris Williams Creighton. He is survived by his son David (Michelle) Creighton of Lexington; a granddaughter, Montana; and his brothers Gary (Marilyn) Creighton and Kenneth (Patricia) Creighton; and many nieces and nephews. His previously deceased brothers were Donald Smith and Mark Creighton.

He was a sheet metal engineer for Thompson's Engineering for over 40 years. He loved fishing and hunting and could make anything you wanted out of metal. He will be remembered for his quiet humor and love.

Services will be held at 12:00 pm Thursday, August 28, 2025 at the Kerr Brothers-Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be from 11:00 -12:00 pm Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.
Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

3421 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40513

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