Fred Buren Creasey

Fred Buren Creasey, 83, died peacefully at home on June 10, 2018. He was a native of Sebree, Kentucky, a graduate of Sebree High School and Transylvania University, and a member of the Pleasant View Methodist Church in Franklin County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Cecil and Noretta Berry Creasey, brother Charles Robert, and stepson Samuel (Sammy) Wood. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Beverly Ethington Creasey, son Fred Thomas (Megan), Lexington, daughter Terri Lynn Rice (Steve), Castle Rock, Colorado; stepsons Joey Wood and Monty Wood, Elmburg; grandchildren Sara Penn, Clark Creasey, Katherine Geotzinger (Aaron), Lauren Wood, Houston Wood, Alex Wood; and three great-grandchildren.

Fred was the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) until his retirement, and was credited with starting programs that benefit many counties today. He began his career as Head Basketball Coach at North Middletown High School and later at Bourbon County High School, where he was named Mid-State Conference Coach of the Year for the 1964-65 season. Fred also worked for the Kentucky Department of Education, Hinkle Contracting Corporation, and the Kentucky Department of Commerce.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 at the Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 13735 Castle Highway Pleasureville, KY 40057. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.