Terry J. Creighton

Terry J. Creighton of Dunmor, KY passed away Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at home with his beloved wife by his side after a lengthy battle with leukemia and bladder cancer. Terry was born on October 12th, 1953 to Evelyn M. (Krohmer) Creighton and John C. Creighton in Hazel Green, WI. He grew up in Marengo, IL and graduated from Marengo H.S. He worked construction his whole life, beginning in Marengo, IL and eventually moving to Dunmor, KY in 1990, where he and his wife owned and operated "Creighton Concrete Construction" and "CC's" (Camp Creighton) before retiring a few years ago. He was a master wood-worker, an avid hunter, and a lover of NASCAR and his dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Wendi (Smith Banda) Creighton; his children Jim (Melisa) Creighton of Elgin, IL; Aimee Creighton of Machesney Park, IL; Tom (Bridgette) Banda of Murfeesboro, TN, Derek (Chrissy) Banda of Russellville, KY; Stefanie Banda of Nashville, TN; and Keylee (Daniel) Phillips of Nortonville KY; his three sisters Janice (Kenneth) Heuer of Argos, IN; Dianne (Duane) Wirth of Belvidere, IL; Jackie (Mark) Trivellini of Crystal Lake, IL; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandson.

Preceding him in death were his parents, sister (Karen Richardson) and brother (Raymond Creighton).

A "Celebration of Life" will take place on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 29 (153 Legion Ln, Russellville, KY 42276). In lieu of flowers, you may make a monetary contribution to Wendi Creighton in a show of support.